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Hands-on Learning Issue 28

Through the Hands-on Learning publication we hope to play a helpful role in synthesising information from innovators and implementers in civil society, supporting them to share what they have learnt so that others can draw from and build on their experiences. Spotlight on obstetric violence: Building a compelling argument for social change Obstetric violence (OV) […]

Learning Brief – Spotlight on obstetric violence: Building a compelling argument for social change

Obstetric violence (OV) refers to rights violations and abuses experienced by pregnant women and birthing people while accessing healthcare during pregnancy, labour, childbirth and in the postpartum period. This form of gender-based violence presents a significant threat to the global health of women and children. Embrace, South Africa’s first social movement for supported and celebrated […]

Learning Brief – Navigating change in complex social systems

Systemic change typically unfolds within complex social systems where interactions are dynamic and often unpredictable. Many of our most pressing social challenges – like poverty and climate change – stem from these large, intricate systems, making the path to meaningful change uncertain and non-linear. In these systems, behaviours and patterns are deeply ingrained. This learning […]

What are policy windows?

The Learning Lunch podcast explores ideas, approaches and social innovations – creating opportunity for non-profit organisations’ teams to discover what others are learning and space to reflect on what these insights might mean for their own strategy and programme implementation. Download takeaway instructions In the world of policy change, timing is everything. According to political […]

Panel Discussion: Chew On This – Episode 3: How is Big Food stalking our children?

Panel Discussion: Chew On This – Episode 3: How is Big Food stalking our children?

Every day, children are targeted with ads for unhealthy foods — around their schools, on their screens, and even during major sports events. This constant exposure can make it difficult for young children to choose healthier, more nutritious food items because they aren’t marketed like their less nutritious counterparts. How can we begin to shape […]

Spotlight on investment in early childhood development

Calls are being made for the seventh administration to invest properly in early childhood development. eNCA spoke to DGMT CEO,  David Harrison, who said that the country needs a common agenda for children, which can act as a powerful rallying call to take South Africa forward. Click on the image and watch the full interview […]

Building Futures: Children’s rights NGOs urge GNU action

Building Futures: Children’s rights NGOs urge GNU action

David Harrison, CEO of the DG Murray Trust, shares with INX Prime a call for the Government of National Unity (GNU) to prioritise children’s needs in the ongoing discourse about a new social compact for South Africa. New research has revealed that the progress made in reducing child poverty and mortality since 1994 is being […]