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The Nahana Foundation is the social impact arm of the Nahana Communications Group, dedicated to helping non-profits amplify their message and drive positive change in South Africa. By tapping into Nahana’s creative expertise, we support organizations in building stronger brands and more effective marketing campaigns.

Believing in the power of creativity to change the world, we invest over R5 million annually in pro bono marketing services. This support has helped many non-profits enhance their branding, reach more people, and further their missions for social good

Want to learn more or get involved with the Nahana Foundation? We’d love to hear from you — reach out to us at enquiries@nahanafoundation.org

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Many non-profit organizations struggle with clear branding and effective marketing strategies that inspire people to take action. The Nahana Foundation is a registered non-profit committed to helping these organizations bridge that gap. Our team of development and marketing experts understands the unique challenges of the non-profit sector and, more importantly, is driven by a passion for creating positive change and inspiring people to take action.

We support selected non-profits by providing access to high-quality marketing, branding and media services—resources that they might not otherwise afford. By doing this, we help them share their mission more effectively and inspire greater community engagement.

While we do offer pro bono services to select clients, the majority of our work is provided at a 50% discounted rate. Clients will be responsible for covering 50% of the total invoice, while the Nahana Foundation subsidizes the remaining balance. Please note that all third-party fees and hard costs will be charged in full.

WE OFFER

The Nahana Foundation helps non-profits make the most of their marketing efforts by connecting them with top creative talent from Group. Our Group of companies generously donates their greatest asset—their expertise—to support non-profits that may not have the resources for professional marketing services.

We manage the entire process, from selecting non-profits in need to overseeing their pro-bono marketing campaigns.

Our services include branding, advertising, digital marketing, public relations, social media management, content creation, and media planning and buying—ensuring that these organizations can effectively share their message, reach the right audience, and drive real impact.

FUNDING CRITERIA

To be eligible, an organization must:

  • Be a registered Non-Profit Company (NPC), Trust, or Public Benefit Organization (PBO).

  • Have been in operation for at least two years.

For applicants outside South Africa, eligibility will be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with our affiliate partners.

 

Organisations must fall within the Nahana Foundation core focus areas, which are:

Education
Social and community development
Entrepreneur and small business support
Health
Environment

NB

The Nahana Foundation will not provide support to the following types of organisations:

  • Political organisations
  • Activities or any activity that promotes division, sexism, racism or any other kind of discrimination
  • Projects outside Africa
  • Denominational activities
  • Activities that may cause environmental degradation
  • Organisations with a history of misuse of funds
Our Impact
Aluwani
Peninsula School Feeding Association
Groote Schuur Hospital Trust
Raith Foundation
Centre for Applied Legal Studies
South African Heart Association
National Mentorship Movement
Breadline Africa