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The Golden Thread
The Common Good Programmes &
How They Work Together
By investing in the critical early stages of life, in quality education, in work readiness, and in a vision of justice that’s woven into the fabric of communities, Common Good programmes set their participants up to thrive. These challenges are deeply ingrained in South Africa’s history and affect the most vulnerable communities, creating barriers that limit people’s ability to reach their potential. Common Good’s approach acknowledges that sustainable change must begin at the community level, with solutions designed to empower, not just alleviate symptoms of these issues temporarily.
What makes our approach distinct?
Faith Based, Not Faith-Biased: although unashamedly motivated by our faith, our programmes are accessible to all.
Development, Not Relief: We’re not addressing the symptoms of poverty, rather trying to prevent them.
Grassroots Transformation: by working with and through the local organisations and change-makers (who know their context best), true transformation can take root.
Research-Based: our programmes are based on research and their findings.
Impactful and data-driven: we can prove impact through rigorous data analysis and review.
Partnership and Influence: by proving what is possible within the existing structures and systems we can influence towards positive change.
Bringing Together Communities that Care: catalysing collective impact by gathering and galvanising like-minded organisations and leaders.
Scalable and Replicable: running our programmes through replication partners means having a wider national reach and deeper impact.
A shared path to success through
collaboration & partnership.
Common Good is working to see national change by leveraging three layers of influence.
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Our specialist programmes address the everyday challenges in the Early Life, Education and Employment sectors.
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The impact of our programmes gives us a voice to influence and work alongside government.
3
The Justice & The Church programme empowers Christ-followers to respond to issues of injustice wisely creating a groundswell of compassion that influences everyday South Africa.
