How we work
We partner with registered charities and support projects that align with our vision, mission and values
OUR VISION
We want to give poor children and families in Southern Africa hope and chance for a better life
Our Mission
We support charities that offer opportunities for a brighter future through education, sport and protecting the environment
Our Core Values
Empower through education and skills development
Fairness through respecting and valuing all our stakeholders
Working ethically through creating transparent systems
Our funding approach
We are proud to support charties that are:
Relevant
Align with the goals and objectives of Sawabona Africa
Registered
Are a Public Benefit Organisation or a Non Profit Organisation
High Impact
Have a high impact on individuals who benefit from the programme
Reviewed
Thoroughly checked, including a personal inspection
Transparent
Provide financial reports and communicate openly
Our Verification and Due Diligence process
Four key steps to verify our charities

SCREENING
- Application for funding
- Scoring of charity
- Review the financial statements
- Board approval to proceed

FOLLOW UP AND PERSONAL VISIT
- Follow up questions
- Meet the team
- Site inspection

ON BOARDING
- Memorandum of understanding
- Terms of cooperation
- Reporting requirements

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Open communication
- Sharing of information
- Regular visits
- Share success
Our Verification and Due Diligence process
Four key steps to verify our charities

1. SCREENING
- Application for funding
- Scoring of charity
- Review the financial statements
- Board approval to proceed

2. FOLLOW UP AND PERSONAL VISIT
- Follow up questions
- Meet the team
- Site inspection

3. ON BOARDING
- Memorandum of understanding
- Terms of cooperation
- Reporting requirements

4. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Open communication
- Sharing of information
- Regular visits
- Share success
Our impact
The projects we support have a long-lasting impact on families and communities

Opportunity for a better education

Help reduce the cycle of poverty

Increased employment chances

Improved self worth