Guns and Roses: Advocacy in an Emerging Democracy

Draws on campaigns for gun control and same-sex marriage in South Africa to offer a framework for effective advocacy. Discusses defining issues and goals, research, strategic partnerships, mobilizing, working with the media, lobbying, and other elements

Innovative Grantmaking: Giving Voice to the Marginalised

In reality, this is the beginning of an ongoing story. MAGI is a relatively new venture but there has been time enough to see its potential and share its learnings. In an increasingly polarised world, where the gap between the haves and have-nots is fast becoming a chasm, there is no time to be lost in providing support to the marginalised so that their voices can be heard in mainstream debates about development and human rights and their lives can take centre stage in understanding the challenges faced

Case Study: Out of the Box: Queer Youth in South Africa Today

Describes LGBTI youths' challenges in negotiating being gay in a straight environment, lack of inclusive policy, and effects of homophobia; youths' perspectives on efforts toward change; and ways to build their confidence in youth groups and at school

No Place by the Fire: The Story of South African Ex-Combatants and the National Peace Accord Trust

Describes the experiences of South African ex-combatants in the armed struggle to end apartheid who are now marginalized, and the National Peace Accord Trust's intervention programs and advocacy work to facilitate reintegration into their communities