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.
Kagiso Trust Investments (KTI), which was born out of Kagiso Trust in 1993, has set the organisation apart from many NGOs in that it serves as a means of generating sustainable income for the future.
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, named after one of the founding patrons, Dr Beyers Naudé, who played an active role in the growth of the Trust.
The outlook for the future is promising. As an organisation with a solid foundation and the ongoing dedication of the people who support it, Kagiso Trust looks forward to increased involvement from those who share the dream of making a difference to South Africans.
Our Business
The long history of Kagiso Trust (KT) is entrenched in building sustainable partnerships for poverty eradication. For over 20 years, KT has worked with South Africans to achieve a society which offers liberty, justice and freedom from poverty.
The core business of KT is empowering poor marginalized South Africans so as to affirm their place and participation in the larger social institution. KT 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.
Our Philosophy
Integrity
We shall at all times, endeavour to uphold our integrity both as individuals and as an organisation, as we realize that this principle is the value upon which all others are founded.
We shall at all times, endeavour to uphold our integrity both as individuals and as an organisation, as we realize that this principle is the value upon which all others are founded.
Accountability
We shall be accountable and take ownership of matters for which we are responsible. We shall practice self-evaluation, continually reviewing ourselves, our actions as well as attitudes, whilst carrying out our functions with a strong sense of commitment.
We shall be accountable and take ownership of matters for which we are responsible. We shall practice self-evaluation, continually reviewing ourselves, our actions as well as attitudes, whilst carrying out our functions with a strong sense of commitment.
Passion for Development
We shall at all times ensure that we maintain our basic passion for working towards achieving our vision and mission.
We shall at all times ensure that we maintain our basic passion for working towards achieving our vision and mission.
A hands on, bottom up approach
We shall do whatever is necessary to achieve our mission; understanding that this may often require us having to get our ‘hands dirty’ in doing the necessary, practical tasks that may be required in any given instance.
We shall do whatever is necessary to achieve our mission; understanding that this may often require us having to get our ‘hands dirty’ in doing the necessary, practical tasks that may be required in any given instance.
Organisation Overview
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