Giving Compass' Take:

• South Africans from all walks of life are reminded that there is no dream that’s out of reach through campaigns inspired by Nelson Mandela. 

• How can organizations, campaigns and foundations continue to bring people together for social causes? 

• Here's another example on collaborative efforts taking place in South Africa. 

The Motsepe Foundation was founded in 1999 by Dr Patrice Motsepe and Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe to achieve the targets set by the Global Goals by investing in programmes that promote education, social justice, gender equality, and economic participation.

At the core of the Foundation’s community and policy work is the unwavering belief that transforming communities is the starting point for much-needed change to start reversing the effects of South Africa’s history of marginalising women, youth, and people with disabilities.

While the Foundation continues to invest in programmes and policies that correct these imbalances by promoting access to quality health care, education, and economic opportunities, there is an acute awareness that communities need to lead the way.

The Foundation launched National Forums in 2006 to engage directly with stakeholders in various communities across the country.

Read the full article about bringing South Africans together by Lerato Mogoatlhe at Global Citizen