We live in a world of changing times; where people and communities must adapt to the changes and influence the changes around them. Any effort to facilitate this change must be shaped and driven by the people and the community.
SfD works directly with the community to shape our programs. People have ideas. Ideas on how to improve their conditions and to solve their own problems. We believe that it is these ideas that are the key to growth and to empowerment. Yet, people and organisations struggle to get the support and skills required to allow these ideas to materialise. In the majority of cases, these people and organisations, do not meet the minimum conditions required to make them eligible for support. To be eligible to support from SfD, the individuals and organisations must provide community support in the form of credible community backing and references.
SfD helps partner organisations to build their skills. We believe that for the sustainability of any work we do need to build the leadership within the community and the capacity of local organizations
SfD engages a community of skilled volunteers, to guide and advise our partner organisations and individuals. SfD does not provide funding, or assist organisations to find funding. Our emphasis is on governance, transparency and helping community creativity and ideas to flourish.
Our Vision
Many individuals and organisations do not meet the minimum criteria to access available help:
- SfD aims to work with those who are thus disempowered
Sustainable development is a process that must occur over many years:
- SfD forms partnerships with organisations and individuals over the long term
Arguably the most disempowering factor underlying poverty and lack of development, is a lack of skills:
- SfD pairs individuals and organisations with volunteers as part of a process of skills transfer
