The government’s Community Work Programme (CWP) provides regular, predictable part-time employment in communities where poverty is deep, endemic, and intractable, and where sustainable livelihoods are difficult to maintain. According to the early childhood development programme, ITEC, a percentage of CWP participants also have the inclination and skills to provide essential social services such as caring for marginalised children and families, and helping parents to cope better. In this learning brief they explain how they have been channeling human resources towards early childhood development through the CWP. Read it here.
News24 Article: Lifeline or another budget burden? Advocates push for SA maternal grant as debate grows
Maternal health plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of poverty. Yet, in South Africa, many pregnant women face challenges accessing basic resources like
November 10, 2025
