Kagisano – Afesis

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...

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,...

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM: “A Gift to Women” – Mpho Ya Basadi

Kagisano, a programme implemented by Afesis-corplan with various partner organisations across the country, aims to organise activities geared towards preventing collective violence in communities and promoting social cohesion. One of...

Reflecting on the “Unity in our Heritage” event

By Mkhuseli MadibaThe "Unity in our Heritage" event was held at the Isivivana Centre, in Khayelitsha on the 30th of September by the Kagisano Khayelitsha Steering Committee in partnership with...