Kagiso Trust

kagiso [meaning peace] trust was established in may 1985 as a mechanism to channel funds, which would promote the struggle against apartheid as well as uplift and empower communities deprived by the system. its contributions to, and hands on involvement in a wide range of projects have allowed kagiso trust to make a real difference to the lives of many thousands of south africans. the core business of kagiso trust is empowering poor marginalized south africans so as to affirm their place and participation in the larger social institution. kagiso trust pursues an organizational development strategy that seeks to maximize its unique strength of relating to ordinary people, particularly in rural communities, as well as its considerable experience in development facilitation to identify sustainable solutions towards poverty eradication. the trustees believe that education is the key to the future growth and development of south africa. to this end, it has developed a pioneering programme,