Healthcare and Wellbeing

Gardening for Good

Week commencing 18th May 2020 is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Hosted by the Mental Health foundation, the theme for 2020 is kindness, focusing on the power and potential of kindness. Now more than ever, kindness matters and strong mental health is going to be central to individuals and communities coping with the "Next Normal" of everyday life. This story epitomises kindness and mutual support - enjoy! Read more

Gardening for Good

GivingTuesdayNow Healthcare

Tuesday 5th May is #GivingTuesdayNow a new global day of giving and unity in response to the challenges presented by Covid-19. Our healthcare beneficiary projects continue to provide vital services and now are facing additional costs to manage the new threat. Read more

iSithembiso

iSithembiso is a small, independent project deep in rural KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. Run by Russell, it was inspired by a promise he made to his Gogo (Grandma) who brought him up, that he would care for others in his community when he became a man. Read more

Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust

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

1000 Hills Community Helpers - Primary Healthcare Clinic

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

Latest

An Amazing Gift

One of the many wonderful things about running GAGA UK is that you never quite know what might be delivered to the charity to be used to support our beneficiaries or help us to raise vital funds! Last week was no exception! I took delivery of 14 boxes, filled to the rim with some wonderful books and delightful zebra soft toys! Thank you to Ninety One PLC

Gardening for Good

International Day of the Family

15th May is observed as the International Day of the Family and in 2020 the Coronavirus pandemic has brought all the nuances of being a family into sharp focus. Across the world families are dealing with the impacts of school closures, lockdowns and often economic hardship as a consequence.

KYGN Update

The school at KYGN have been offering homeschooling support since the Coronavirus lockdown commenced and have now suffered additional hardship as extreme rainfall has caused the main road to the school to collapse and left many homes flooded.

Support us

Thanks for visiting our website! Whether you arrived here from FaceBook or some other link it's great to see you! We love our supporters to #getinvolved in all we do and there are so many ways that you can. Just have a look at the page below!

Accessibility

Example - How we're funded

State your case for the support you need, while showing supporters can trust you (be transparent)

Oh what a night!

Stunning dresses, a packed room, fabulous local, independent businesses and a very grateful small charity! Our fabulous dress event was a roaring success, thanks to everyone who helped and everyone who attended!

Example - Mission, vision, values

What you're all about -- but write to inform and inspire site visitors, not for yourselves

Example - Our history

Tell the relevant, inspiring parts of how you started, where you are today and any major milestones

Build a One Room House for Zanele

Zanele Sithole is 48 years old and she lives in Swayimane in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa with her five children and one granddaughter. Two children are in school, the eldest daughter is Zanele's carer and the other two are currently unemployed. Zanele suffers from Dementia resulting from a stroke she suffered in 2010. Their current home does not provide adequate shelter and this appeal is put forward to build one liveable room from which this family can start to rebuild their lives.

Example - Where your money goes

Earn your supporters' trust by being transparent and making the impact of their support clear

General Fund

Thank you for considering a donation, regular planned giving, through a standing order allows us to plan ahead allowing for a more sustainable future for GAGA and the projects we support. Of course, we are always grateful for a one-off donation, if you feel that you cannot commit to a regular donation and there are lots of ways you can support us indirectly through selecting charitable giving portals when you are shopping on-line. We're registered with Amazon Smile, Give as You Live, and more!

Privacy Policy

At Goodwill and Growth for Africa UK (GAGAUK; registered charity number 1092028), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes exactly when, how and why we collect personal information, what information we collect, how we use it and how we keep it secure, and the rights you have regarding our collection, processing and storage of your data, including the right to be forgotten.