Siyavela Impact launches online to connect and support change-makers globally
Siyavela Impact, a newly founded non-profit company aiming to connect and support change-makers from across the sectors of corporate social investment (CSI), non-profits (NPO/NPC) and grassroots development projects, will host its global online launch on 8 August.
This launch will introduce the inspiration, ethos and value of the new entity through the eyes of its four facilitators. Participants will meet not only the facilitators but also award-winning development economist Kalnisha Singh, renowned community activist Rehana Moosajee, urban researcher and environmentalist Siwe Ntombela, and media strategist Marie Le Roux.
Siyavela Impact evolved as a response to the challenges that CSI, NPO and project leaders identified in research by the founders. While these challenges manifest on the surface in underperforming projects and systems, the Siyavela Impact team identified three specific needs among individuals working in these fields: time, resources and community.
The non-profit aims to empower these visionaries with the knowledge, skills, community and resources to succeed. The outcome is increased performance in impact investment that delivers better results in development projects and, ultimately, a better life for the communities and individuals they serve. This manifests in the Siyavela Impact Programme and Siyavela Impact Community, both kicking off in September 2024.
The inaugural Siyavela Impact Programme comprises a three-day retreat, 12 monthly online skills development sessions, three in-person site visits to sustainable spaces as well as a sustained, online community of practice. Twenty-four places are available for leaders from the CSI, NPO and development sectors.
For those seeking a community of like-minded change-makers without the extensive in-person commitment, the Siyavela Impact Community includes only the online sessions without in-person offerings.
Leaders from the CSI, NPO and development sectors who would like to participate in the Siyavela online launch can register here.
