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At the close of 2024, the Grow Great Campaign brought together leaders and changemakers in Johannesburg for the Grow Great Stunting Summit, themed “Courageous Action to End Stunting”. The summit spotlighted the pressing issue of child stunting in South Africa — a public health crisis affecting 29% of children under five. Stunting is not just a health issue but a social and economic challenge with long-term consequences for education, employment, and national growth. In her opening address, Dr Edzani Mphaphuli, Executive Director of Grow Great, reminded us: "Stunting is not merely a statistic. It is a reality impacting millions of children, their families, and the future of our society. The time for courageous action is now. Together, we can ensure every child thrives and reaches their full potential." The summit featured thought-provoking discussions on maternal health, breastfeeding, and the challenges of food affordability, alongside a call to action for stakeholders to commit to strategies that prioritise nutrition in the first 1 000 days of a child’s life. Let’s unite to make zero stunting a reality. Visit our 'Let's Close the Food Gap' webpage to learn more about stunting and what you can do to help end stunting. Visit: https://lnkd.in/dHVuwRMU Watch a short highlight clip below. #GrowGreat #ZeroStunting

During the #16DaysOfActivism, we honour the vital work of community-based organisations (CBOs) tackling gender-based violence through the Sukuthula! Unmute & Act initiative, with our partners the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. 36 CBOs in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape are driving grassroots action by empowering survivors, fostering youth leadership, creating safe spaces, and advocating systemic change. Their work highlights the power of trust-based funding to amplify community-led solutions to GBV. Together, we can break the cycle of violence and build safer, more inclusive communities. Learn more about their work here: https://loom.ly/4wBt9T8 #EndGBV #GenderBasedViolence #16Days

🚨 The relationship between gender-based violence (GBV) and alcohol is multi-faceted and deeply interconnected. It needs urgent action The First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study (2022) reveals how hazardous drinking perpetuates violence and leaves vulnerable communities at risk. Key Findings: - Men's hazardous alcohol use is a significant driver of intimate partner violence. - Harmful gender norms, coupled with alcohol abuse, create a toxic cycle that fuels GBV. In August 2020, DGMT CEO, David Harrison, addressed the Portfolio Committee on Social Development about the link between alcohol and gender-based violence. His presentation outlined practical, actionable steps to tackle this dual crisis. 🎥 Watch his full presentation and explore measures to break this cycle of violence: https://loom.ly/k834O-U #AlcoholHarmsReduction #ReThinkYourDrink #16DaysOfActivism #GBV

*UPDATE: THE DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 14 FEBRUARY 2025* Have you submitted your comments on National Treasury's Taxation of Alcoholic Beverages review? Submissions close soon! Submitting your comments is an opportunity to: 🔵 Help reduce alcohol-related harms like binge drinking and road accidents, nationwide. 🔵 Ensure that the proposed changes are fair, impactful and align with public health goals. To learn more about Treausry's proposed changes, and to submit your comments, visit: https://loom.ly/awpf3yE Hurry! Submissions close on 13 December 2024. Email your comments to 2024Alcoholreview@treasury.gov.za by the deadline. #DGMT #AlcoholHarms #NationalTreasury

We're Hiring! Join DGMT's Place-Based Synergies Team. Are you passionate about transforming communities into pathways for economic mobility and well-being? DGMT's Place-Based Synergies portfolio is looking for two exceptional individuals to join our team: 🔹 Programme Manager Lead our Grade R to matric investment strategy, driving initiatives that enhance literacy, reduce dropout rates, and create opportunities for post-school education and training. If you're an experienced leader with a deep understanding of South Africa's education system, this role is for you. 🔹 Communications Manager Shape and execute communication strategies for the Lesedi and Letsatsi Solar Park Trusts and beyond. This role calls for a creative and strategic storyteller who thrives on community engagement and brand management. 📅 Applications close on 20 December 2024. 👉 Visit dgmt.co.za/work-with-us for full details and application instructions.

Community-based organisations (CBOs) are at the heart of grassroots development, tackling challenges like gender-based violence. But many struggle to access financial support because their work is often not seen, acknowledged or felt by mainstream grant funding. In a new learning brief, DG Murray Trust, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation share valuable insights on trust-based funding. This approach empowers these vital organisations to address pressing issues in their communities. 💡 This is a must-read resource during #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV for anyone seeking to support impactful social change. Start learning here: https://loom.ly/CzGwPuU #DGMT #CTAOP #ETAF #TrustBasedFunding #GBV #16DaysOfActivism

📢 Did you know? Fewer than a third of South Africans drink, yet we're one of the world's heaviest-drinking nations. To combat the significant loss of alcohol-related harms, the National Treasury released the Alcohol Taxation Review, with substantial changes for excise taxes for beverages like beer and wine. DGMT’s Campaign Manager for the Alcohol Harms Reduction Campaign, Kashifa Ancer, explains a key pricing mechanism in the review: Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP). What will the effect of MUP be on South Africa’s alcohol consumption? DGMT CEO David Harrison details the likely impact in an op-ed saying, “The overall effect of the MUP is likely to be healthier, safer drinking patterns.” Do you have thoughts on the National Treasury’s proposals? 📖 Read the op-ed and make your voice heard by submitting your public comment by 13 December 2024. Visit https://loom.ly/vmLbMzY to read the op-ed. Tell Treasury your thoughts on MUP here: 2024Alcoholreview@treasury.gov.za #ReThinkYourDrink #AlcoholHarmReduction #DGMT

📢 16 Days of Activism: Let’s Protect Our Children! Every child deserves a safe home and the chance to thrive. Here’s how you can help: ✨ Learn about GBV and child rights. ✨ Support organisations protecting children. ✨ Advocate for stronger policies. ✨ Talk to kids about safety and their rights. 💡 Let’s break the cycle—together! 📞 Need help? Call the GBV Hotline: 0800 150 150 or Childline: 116 #16DaysOfActivism #HoldMyHand #StopGBV #ProtectOurChildren #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceagainstWomen Hold My Hand

🌟 Hold My Hand – Together, we can change the future for our children and teens! Imagine if every child had enough love, food, safety, and opportunities to thrive. 💡 Join the movement to make a lasting difference: 1️⃣ Raise awareness in your network 2️⃣ Be present in the lives of children and teens 3️⃣ Take action—start with just one thing 4️⃣ Lead community action for a brighter future 🤝 Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/dbknQMRm 📲 Visit holdmyhand.org.za or WhatsApp 0600 411 111 #HoldMyHand #ForTheKids #TogetherForChange #BuildingFutures

🌍 Navigating change in complex social systems Creating meaningful change in complex social systems, like poverty and climate change, is challenging and non-linear. Systemic change requires a deep understanding of ingrained behaviours and patterns. In the second learning brief of Hand-On Learning issue 28, Ilifa Labantwana offers essential insights for systems change catalysts—practitioners, funders, and policymakers—working to shift dynamics within the South African early childhood development ecosystem. 📘 This is a unique opportunity to gain practical lessons on creating impact. Start learning here: https://loom.ly/CzGwPuU #IlifaLabantwana #DGMT #SystemsChange #ECD