Evidence is mounting that households across the country are under severe strain as food insecurity reaches critical levels. Millions of families are struggling to access sufficient and nutritious food, often forced to make impossible choices between meals, transport, and other
In the heart of Khayelitsha’s Harare community stands a remarkable organisation that truly lives up to its name. Sinethemba Ithemba Community Project – meaning “we have hope” in Zulu – has become a source of strength, nourishment, and resilience for
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Raise a Life. Raise a Nation, a powerful new initiative powered by Compact Food Solutions and distributed in collaboration with FoodForward SA. Together, we’re fighting child malnutrition and giving South Africa’s youngest generation
This World Food Day, FoodForward SA celebrated the power of collaboration! Across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, nearly 300 volunteers, donors, and partners came together on 16 October to pack 1,500 boxes of nutritious food for distribution to organisations reaching
Food is an important part of South Africa’s year-end celebrations, but for many families, there will be little food on the table. With food insecurity rising across rural and urban areas, millions of South Africans face a festive season where
FoodForward SA has reached a significant milestone in its mission to address food insecurity and reduce food waste – its Methane Sequestration through Innovative Food Waste and Food Loss Management project has been officially approved and endorsed by The Presidency’s
In the busy heart of Johannesburg’s CBD, Thandanani has become a place of refuge, learning, and hope for orphaned and vulnerable children. Founded in 2007 by Mrs Kgadi Ruth Maetisa, the organisation was born out of a deep commitment to
In South Africa, employee volunteering is no longer just a “nice-to-have” in corporate social responsibility (CSR) plans. More and more companies are formalising Employee Volunteering Programmes (EVPs), recognising the value these initiatives bring to both staff and communities. While Mandela
In March this year, a Daily Maverick article exposed the heartbreaking reality of child malnutrition and extreme food insecurity in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. With 54% of adults unemployed and a staggering 71% of youth unable to find work, families are struggling
