Page 3 – Afesis

The Kagisano programme partners with the Khayelitsha SAPS for the 16 days campaign against GBV

By SAPS Khayelitsha Police Station, Domestic Violence Office Since the implementation of the Kagisano Programme in Khayelitsha, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has emerged as a pressing concern within our community. Regrettably,...

Zooming into Khayelitsha Partners for the 16 days campaign against GBV

By Isibane Development Initiative Mzulungile Cabanga and Azola Ngondo are co-founders of Isibane Development Initiative (DI). They come from the rural side of Eastern Cape, eCala and Komani; they were...

Community-centred methods for resolving conflicts and fostering peace

By Albert Mpazayabo In the Western Cape Province, Kagisano Programme is implemented in four communities, namely De Doorns, Du Noon, Khayelitsha, and Masiphumelele. The present article focuses on Du Noon...

Cultivating nonviolent and healthy community environments

By Watson Bharu The Peace Building Team (PBT), operating within the framework of the Kagisano programme and with the support of the Governance and Livelihoods Agenda, facilitated two significant men’s...

A step towards a future where teachers feel supported, appreciated and empowered to make a...

By Mkhuseli Madiba October is an important month for teachers as World Teacher’s Day is celebrated on 5 October. This makes It a time to reflect on and appreciate the...

Using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) to foster stronger community relations

By Sivuyile Sitole Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is a strong tool that many development practitioners around the world use to assess the life and heartbeat of communities. PRA is a...

Using cultural heritage as a cornerstone for a unified and democratic South Africa

By Chipo Marunda “Let us remember that our cultural diversity is our source of strength, a testament to our resilience and our reason to celebrate” - Advocate Rajendran Govender. On...

Positive change is possible through empowering communities

By Watson Bharu August was a month of empowerment and positive change, with Governance Livelihoods Agenda (AgendaGL) hosting several events as part of the Kagisano programme. The thematic areas of...

Empowering young people to explore ways to prevent and decrease violence in their communities

By Bertha Chiguvare Violence continues to afflict South African communities, resulting in harm, fear, and division. The consequences extend beyond just physical and emotional well-being; they also affect economic and...

Small wins lead to bigger results – Kagisano Women receive household farming kit

- By Mkhuseli Madiba Following a long-standing collaboration between Afesis and the Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) – Women’s Desk, the Kagisano Women’s Support Group was established on November, 23 2022,...