Enabling the success of small-scale agroecological farming projects
Small-scale agroecological farming is emerging as one of South Africa’s most promising pathways to healthier communities and more resilient environments. New research supported by DGMT shows that agroecology can simultaneously tackle food insecurity, climate stress, biodiversity loss, and social inequality by strengthening the relationships between people and the ecosystems they depend on. The study explored […]
Cost of introducing a maternity support grant for pregnant women
This report explores the potential costs and practical considerations of introducing a Maternal Support Grant for pregnant women in South Africa. Updated for 2025, it details different funding scenarios, including the financial implications of setting the grant at the current Child Support Grant level. The analysis highlights the key factors affecting implementation, such as eligibility […]
The impact engine
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 Civil society organisations, particularly community-based organisations, are often on the frontlines of […]
The economic value of free books
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 Owning books can change a child’s life trajectory. This is a profound […]
Thinking on the edge
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 South Africa has a constitutional responsibility to uphold children’s rights. The government […]
Would an advertising ban reduce teen drinking?
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 There is no safe amount of alcohol consumption for teenagers. Early binge […]
Is there an app for that?
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 Mobile apps are designed to simplify and digitise almost every aspect of […]
Case Study: Mainstreaming scaling
The Scaling Community of Practice (CoP) launched an action research initiative on mainstreaming scaling in funder organisations in January 2023. This initiative has three purposes: to inform the CoP members and the wider development community of the current state of support for and operationalization of scaling in a broad range of development funding agencies; to […]
Maternal Support Grant: It’s social justice
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 What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘social protection’? For […]
Litigate to advocate
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 Strategic litigation is a tactic that involves going to court to promote […]