Our vision and mission

Inyathelo Vision and Mission:

Our Vision

A vibrant democracy in South Africa with a robust and sustainable civil society supported by a strong local philanthropic movement, rooted in the African cultural heritage of sharing.
  Our Mission

To build a strong, stable civil society and democracy in South Africa by contributing to the development of sustainable organisations and institutions. We do this through the development of appropriate, effective grantseeking and grantmaking practice in South Africa, and through capacity development in these sectors.

 

Objectives:

 

To contribute to building sustainable civil society organisations and institutions
To create and share new Advancement knowledge and practice
To contribute to the development of an enduring culture of philanthropic giving for positive social change and development
To promote a culture of social investment, voluntarism and self-reliance.

 

Our Values
  • Respect
    We believe all people should be treated with respect and we value diversity & being inclusive
  • Informed Risk Taking
    We are about ADVANCEMENT, pioneering philanthropy and cultivating personal growth & development
  • Commitment
    We are committed, you can count on us
  • Honesty & Integrity
    Our honesty & integrity makes us trustworthy
  • Fairness
    We believe in having a fair and just culture at Inyathelo