List Of Civil Society Organizations In South Africa

Civil society can be understood as the “third sector” of society, distinct from government and business, and including the family and the private sphere.

Find below are the list of Civil Society Organizations In South Africa

Treatment Action Campaign

Sangoco

Sangonet

World Vision International

Institute for Security Studies

Open Society Foundation for South Africa

Child Justice Alliance

What are the types of civil society organization?

Civil society organizations can include community groups, non-governmental organizations, social movements, labour unions, indigenous groups, charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, media operators, academia, diaspora groups, lobby and consultancy groups, think tanks and research centres, professional

How many NGOs are there in South Africa?


There are an estimated 200 000 NGOs in South Africa and in 2015, there were just over 140 000 registered NGOs.

What are the roles of civil society Organizations?

Civil society organizations (CSOs) can play an important role in enhancing transparency and good governance in developing countries by contributing to increased public debate on issues surrounding the formulation and implementation of government budgets as well as in supporting greater transparency of public revenues.

What are the principles of civil society?

A civil society organization promotes individual and collective human rights, including right to life, freedom, education, development, dignity, decent work, social justice and equality among human beings.

What are the challenges of civil society?

Inadequate planning, monitoring and evaluation skills.

Weak networking and collaboration among stakeholders.

Human Resource Capacity.

Varying levels of detailed required by different civil society organizations.

Managing results based monitoring system.

What is civil society in civic education?

Civil society usually refers to life outside the home / family (Globalized community) usually a nation with a distinct form of Government. Civil Society is the aggregate of non- governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of the citizens.