Israel L Noko

Inyathelo was established as a non-profit Trust in October 2002. Its vision is a vibrant democracy in South Africa with a robust and sustainable civil society and higher education sector, supported by a strong local philanthropic movement, rooted in the African cultural heritage of sharing. Its mission is to help build a strong, stable civil society and democracy in South Africa by contributing to the development of sustainable organisations and institutions. They do this through the development of effective grantseeking and grantmaking practices, and through capacity development in the higher education and non-profit sectors in South Africa, and on the African continent. They also work to increase corporate and individual social giving through promoting dialogue, sharing information, and providing support services to facilitate sustainable philanthropic ventures that have lasting impact. Inyathelo has in every sense pioneered and developed the fields of Advancement (the practice of building, maintaining and improving support, skills and funds for an organisation or institution) and Philanthropy in South Africa and is now considered to be the leader in these areas of work, providing valuable resources, publications, advice, training and support on how to give and use funds effectively for the greatest social impact.