Registered Charity No. 1092028
As a small independent charity GAGA is able to listen to our donors and our beneficiaries and make decisions in a collaborative way. We all know our projects very well and welcome new ideas and projects that fit well with our aims and objects . GAGA understands the commitment donors are making and we honour that with regular, open communication. Read more
There's been a baby boom in the valley of 1000 Hills and demand for places in the 1000 HCH baby room has never been higher. Providing a safe place for these babies means that their Mum's can resume their education or working life knowing that their little ones will be safe for the day. To help with the operational costs we're launching a Twin a Cot scheme linking cots at nurseries in the UK with a cot in KwaZulu Natal - can you help? Read more
Many of the projects we support are in the Valley of 1000 Hills in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. we thought you may like to hear about some of the activities that are happening now to support the communities in this area. Read more
Tutu has realised her dreams and achieved a Bachelor of Physiotherapy qualification with the support of the Sangobeg Scholarship Programme. She went on to study for a masters in Public Health and she is now in her final year of that further qualification and is hinting about the possibility of a PHD! Just watch her go!!! Read more
The GAGA UK Impact Report for 2024-2025 has been published and is ready to read. Read more
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We're delighted to share our Impact Report for the year to May 2024. It was a year of change and laying the foundations for a strong future. We're thrilled to share the stories of the amazing projects we partner with and to update you on the progress of our talented Sangobeg scholarship students. Read more
Our latest Impact Report for the financial year 2022/23 is now ready to read, including details about the projects we've supported in 2022/23 and the positive impact of your support. Read more
Any job vacancies we have will show up here Read more
As a small charity, we wouldn't be able to achieve all we do if it wasn't for our amazing volunteers! We'd love to hear from you, whether you have an hour a week to spare, can help out intermittently or have bigger plans and would like to volunteer in Africa. Read more
Kilimanjaro Young Girls in Need exists to support the education of primary aged children and provide a safe house for vulnerable girls at the Tumaini Foundation Primary School in Tanzania. The school is working hard towards being sustainable but the double impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and loss of a major donor is making 2021 very challenging. Read more
Would you like to participate in the Shakespeare Marathon or Half Marathon in April 2021? We have entered a "GAGA Lions" Team and we'd love you to join us! Read more
There are countless ways you can get involved and create real change for rural communities in some of the poorest parts of southern Africa. Support GAGA UK today and make a lasting impact! One easy, cost-free way to help is by signing up to online shopping portals—where every purchase turns into a contribution towards hope, health, and opportunity. Discover how you can be part of this powerful movement below! Read more
UNAIDS Miles to Go, Global AIDS update 2018, highlights that the partial success in saving lives and stopping new HIV infections is giving way to complacency. At the halfway point to the 2020 targets, the pace of progress is not matching the global ambition. Read more
Overall poverty levels are lower today compared to 1994. Relatively high and consistent economic growth following the end of apartheid in 1994 up to around 2011 supported poverty reduction in South Africa, although economic growth prospects have been slowing in recent years. Read more
In Tanzania, GAGA is delighted to support this primary school and safe house, so that girls can access education and have a safe place to live and study. Read more
There are some remarkable individuals caring for the patients at the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust and we're delighted to share this "day in a life" story of Nokuphila, one of the nurses. Read more
The Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) is a multifaceted HIV/AIDS non-profit organisation that serves all those impacted by HIV/AIDS by providing unconditional love and hope in a practical and sustainable way. GAGA participates in their "Sponsor a Bed" scheme and we take inspiration from their energetic and innovative fundraising and sustainability activities. Read more
GAGA is proud to operate the Sangobeg Scholarship Programme which provides funding for tertiary level training and education to those who have no other opportunity to pursue further education and therefore would not have the opportunity to realise their full potential. Read more
We’ve been proud to support the Primary Health-Care Clinic at 1000 Hills Community Helpers since 2010. A vital part of the holistic approach to improve the lives of everyone who needs help within the Inchanga, Kwazulu Natal Community; the Primary Health Care Clinic is operated by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and volunteers. Read more
If you're looking for our Festive Campaign e-card you've come to the right place! Thanks to our friends, Kalahari Moon in Bristol for the vibrant image of their shop doorway! Read more
GAGA UK have been delighted to secure funding from trusts and foundations for specific projects over the years of our operation. Funding of this nature means that the projects can reach much wider communities, deepen our support and establish the necessary infrastructure more quickly. Read more
There are so many different ways you can fundraise for GAGA UK. Anything from hosting a coffee morning to taking on an IronMan challenge event. If you run a pub, guest house or shop you could have one of our collection boxes. If you work in a school you could talk to the Head Teacher about doing a non-uniform day. Maybe your place of work would let us come in and sell some of our amazing beadwork? Read more
Leave a lasting legacy that will continue to change lives and strengthen communities for generations to come. "We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference" Nelson Mandela Read more