Category: Publications
Evaluation, Organisational Development, HIV&AIDS
Christian Aid first began working in South Africa in the 1950s with ‘clandestine’ grants, given to Black community programmes to signal support and solidarity. Over the next 60-70 years the programme evolved in different ways, responding both to shifts within South Africa and within the organisation.
The final stage of this journey was for Christian Aid, along with other European members of the ACT Alliance, and Southern African civil society organisations to establish ACT Ubumbano, a solidarity hub fighting for economic, environmental and gender justice. Throughout its long history solidarity was a key value in the programme, but what this meant in practice shifted as needs changed.
This review explores key themes in Christian Aid’s engagement in South Africa, noting in particular the depth of political analysis and strength of national partners in South Africa, and how this shaped the type of relationships and contribution that Christian Aid was able to make in this context. This was not a one-way process as our partners also influenced Christian Aid’s thinking and practice.
Stories of Change – Documenting the Impact of ACT Ubumbano
We invited some of our partners to reflect on what difference ACT Ubumbano has made in their work. The outcome is a rich collection of stories of change ranging from the personal journeys of activists through to changes in organisational practice. Click here to read ‘Stories of Change’
Outcomes Harvesting Report – September 2021
The Durban South Community Advice Centre (DSCAC), in partnership with Africa Climate Foundation and supported by ACT Ubumbano, undertook a baseline Knowledge Assessment survey in six communities in the South Durban Basin to find out what they feel and think about the Just Energy Transition (JET). The outcome is the SDB JET Baseline Assessment Report.
These communities are affected by air polluting, coal-fuelled industries, and this research is a step to ensuring greater community voice in processes aimed at moving to sustainable and renewable energy.
Christian Aid South Africa Solidarity and Global Action Against Apartheid and Inequality an exit learning review
Christian Aid first began working in South Africa in the 1950s with ‘clandestine’ grants, given to Black community programmes to signal support and solidarity. Over the next 60-70 years the programme evolved in different ways, responding both to shifts within South Africa and within the organisation.
The final stage of this journey was for Christian Aid, along with other European members of the ACT Alliance, and Southern African civil society organisations to establish ACT Ubumbano, a solidarity hub fighting for economic, environmental and gender justice. Throughout its long history solidarity was a key value in the programme, but what this meant in practice shifted as needs changed.
This review explores key themes in Christian Aid’s engagement in South Africa, noting in particular the depth of political analysis and strength of national partners in South Africa, and how this shaped the type of relationships and contribution that Christian Aid was able to make in this context. This was not a one-way process as our partners also influenced Christian Aid’s thinking and practice.