Southern Africa Trust

The past 18 months have been tough for women cross-border traders, who saw their income vanish when borders closed

The Trust is helping corporates to put their money in the right places to ensure that SADC communities are truly empowered

Inclusive business – the latest corporate trend – includes low-income groups in the value chain. It’s not charity, but may be the solution to poverty.

Benevolence and justice for the vulnerable are not always mutually inclusive concepts

The strengths of Southern Africa’s female farmers are many, but obstacles to development remain

Encouraging Africa and its leaders to promote human rights.

Despite the implementation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, gross violations still occur in many parts of Africa.

Ensuring a better future for Africa’s children through the Children’s Charter.

Prioritising women’s rights on the African continent.

South Africa’s involvement in human rights.

Activists say not enough is being done about one of the major issues affecting approximately 277-million citizens of the 15 SADC countries.

Young people in Southern Africa face more than economic challenges.

The Southern Africa Trust opens international dialogue to resolve the R5.7-billion in unclaimed benefits for migrant workers.

Africa is changing. There are signs of new energies, interests, actors and wealth, writes Neville Gabriel.

Finance institutions and aid groups have begun changing their focus in Africa to smaller-scale systems that help to make farmers more independent.