NGOs

Nicole Fisher is a model and beauty pageant contestant who is set to compete for the Miss MIA (Modelling in Africa) International 2023 title...

TANDO NKUNGWANA With 60% of first-year tertiary students dropping out — including many from East London — youth unemployment continues to rise, but local NGO,...

LEBO MJANGAZE Guardians of Hope, a place of safety for abandoned and vulnerable babies in East London, is appealing to businesses to consider sponsoring a...

Wonga Majila, the media director for local NGO Amaqhawekazi, represented SA at the #BridgingTheGap festival from October 25-29. The festival is a global summit affiliated...

EMIHLE MBANGATHA The children living in the settlements just outside of Gonubie are vulnerable to abuse, disease, and neglect, so Jika Uluntu, a local NGO,...

  Alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancies and high a unemployment rate are only some of the issues plaguing the community of Ncera. In response, Amanda Sentwa and...

Buffalo City has witnessed a growing number of children being diagnosed early with type 1 diabetes, which has prompted local healthcare providers, community organisations,...

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Pink Fairy organisation founder Mike Webb is on a mission to bring joy to the elderly this festive season. On December 11, Webb will...

The Eyabantwana Border 1000 cycle race took place on Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, from various locations meeting up at Old Selbornian...

The Rotary Club of East London (RCEL) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday April 2, as members and guests gathered at the East London...

Flying in aid of nature conservation for more than 25 years, the Bateleurs volunteer pilots’ organisation is busier than ever and urgently need an...

Without birth certificates, children in East London’s Duncan Village live without a sense of belonging. To counter the problem, University of Fort Hare student, Tracy...

On June 6, local NPO Multi-Skill Training and Youth Development (Mustyd) celebrated the conclusion and graduation of its first intake of students enrolled in...

Urgent interventions are needed to eliminate the frightening 31.1% unemployment rate in Buffalo City, and Job Journey, a local initiative, is stepping in to...

One of East London’s most reliable post-rescue organizations has been forced to make the difficult decision of announcing to the public that they are...

The theme for this year’s Women’s Month is “Celebrating 30 years of freedom towards women’s development”. Kerry Hiles is a singer and bassist who spreads...

Greenfields MICA is on a mission to show support and much-needed charity to an organisation that needs it, Helping Those In Need. The hardware store...

On November 1, a new manager will take the helm of the East London SPCA, and he intends to restore the 110-year-old institution to...

Since last year, 937 tons of waste have been diverted from the landfill thanks to the tireless efforts of local schools and waste pickers...

As the number of unemployed and displaced men in the metro increases, local support shelter, Open Hands attempts to provide a safe space for...

In the heart of East London, a small but passionate group of individuals is working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of...

The BIS Heritage U19 School Rugby Tournament brought together talent, passion, and resilience from township schools across the Border region, culminating in an unforgettable...

This week, local NGO, Border Icons in Sport (BIS), in collaboration with Amitofo Charity Care, provided 50 wheelchairs to vulnerable adults and children. The wheelchairs...

The Smile Foundation came to Frere Hospital last week to change the lives of three little ones who were given reconstructive surgeries for free...

Lucia Walker, a writer inspired by her experiences of motherhood, released her third book, A Rosie Week, early in March and has pledged all...

The lack of sanitary towels and toiletries for young girls is an ongoing concern in underprivileged areas and Meyers Motors has partnered with organizations...

Bread tags and plastic bottle tops are rubbish to the average person, however, the Sweetheart Foundation has found a way to use them to...

  An accountability dialogue organised by Masimanyane Women’s Rights International on August 23 revealed that little has been done by local government departments this year...

The ninth annual Inspiration Awards will take place in June and four top organisations in East London are in line to be voted the...

Community-based non-profit organisation, Free2Dance East London, recently showcased their soulful dance production, The Anchor, at the Alexander Playhouse putting on a moving combination of...

NGO leader Leigh-Ann van der Merwe has made history as the first ever trans woman to be nominated as a commissioner to the SA...

Young jazz musicians from Incopho Development Project got right into the groove at a special concert at Stirling Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The non-profit was...

The Hawks Motorcyle Club donated DJ Sobey Old Age Home and Just Love Them Into The Kingdom Outreach with much-needed funds totalling R40,000, which...

Growing up in North End, Leslie Ragaval and Cedric Pringle say the spirit of community encouraged families to support and provide for one another. Years...

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Dr Roger Davis took on the Discovery Surfers Challenge this past weekend, dressed as a merman no less, and raised R30,000 for ailing...

WRITTEN BY: KHUSELO MAHLATI East Londoners took to the trampolines for seven hours of exercising fun at a Bounce-a-thon in aid of cancer on May...

Sixteen-year-old Amahle Qomfo has made it her life’s mission to make a difference in the lives of young children from marginalised communities in East...

Local NGO, Meals on Wheels, has helped fight food insecurity for more than 60 years, but without urgent financial support, its mission to feed...

Cancer is one of the scariest diseases to have plagued our society and many patients suffer under tremendous emotional, mental, physical, and financial strain. Aware...

Six-year-old Liyabona Nokoma from Qonce suffers from severe seizures that have affected her mobility and speech development. As a result, she is unable to move...

To combat negative influences among youth in Mdantsane, Ukukhanya Kwelali Organisation has launched the Mdantsane Youth Sports Development Initiative — a community-driven programme using...

Just in time for the cold, the warm-hearted women behind jersey week distributed beanies, jerseys, and blankets to families in need, last week. Since 1986,...

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Animal lovers and wellness enthusiasts in East London can look forward to an unusual event on November 23, when Furever Fixed, a local...

“Nothing beats the feeling of making someone else happy. If you have an idea, go for it. Don’t let negativity hold you back. Believe...

Eco-warrior retirees at Settlers Rest Retirement Village joined forces with Caring Owls NPO this time last year to provide a safe home for rescued...

For more than a decade, the Ihlumelo Foundation has transformed the educational landscape for disadvantaged pupils and families in East London. The foundation has provided...

During October and November the National Strategic Plan on gender-based violence and femicide was assessed at both provincial and national level to determine progress...

A devastating accident sparked a story of compassion this week when local nonprofit (NPO) organisation, the Peggy Nesta Foundation, donated a wheelchair to the...

Programme aims to keep pupils in class, restore dignity Small Project Foundations (SPF), a nonprofit organisation dedicated to uplifting impoverished communities, has launched a pad...

After a brief hiatus to secure new premises, the Open Hands Support Centre, a shelter for vulnerable men, relaunches on Mandela Day tomorrow in...