Share Your Insights to help shape Africa’s Priorities at the G20
With the African Union now a permanent member of the G20 and South Africa leading this year, we have a unique chance to influence…
Work Areas
Democracy Works Foundation offers 5 core programs. We speak of the pillars that our Foundation is built on.
Our 5 programmes are:
- Deepening Democratic Culture
- Citizens & Leaders
- Monitoring
- Strengthening Institutions
- Climate and Environmental Governance.
Our work relevant to each particular program is captured on this page and can be found, per program, in the sidebar on the right or via the top drop-down menu.
Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing in South Africa: Reflections from Year One
Launched in February 2024, the Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing in South Africa (PPW) project is a collaboration between Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) and The…
Africa @ the G20: What It Means for You
What does the G20 have to do with Africa’s future? More than you might think. As the G20 Presidency sits with South Africa this…
DWF Co-Chairs FOUNDATIONS20 during SA’S G20 Presidency
Democracy Works Foundation Climate Governance Lead Raisa Cole’s appointed as Foundations20 Co-Chair during SA’s G20 Presidency. DWF is deepening its impact on democracy development…
Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Public-Private Collaboration
Climate change challenges socio-economic development and environmental sustainability, especially in vulnerable regions like the Witzenberg and Karoo Hoogland Municipalities. While both the public and…
Climate Change Needs Assessment and Response Plan Toolkit 2024
Fostering Climate Resilience Through Public Participation This toolkit is a practical climate action resource for South African municipalities. It offers a step-by-step guide for…
Working Together to Support Electoral Integrity in Malawi
A multi-stakeholder dialogue to reflect on and draw lessons from past elections to improve the 2025 electoral process On 16 September 2025, Malawi will…
DWF Applauded for Strengthening Collaboration In Support Of Public Integrity
Democracy Works Foundation has been widely commended for forging historic and strategic collaboration between Parliament and key Oversight Agencies to enhance public integrity and…
Strengthening Accountability: A Major Success at the Parliament-Ombudsman Meeting
Highlights and takeaways from the legal affairs committee and office of the Ombudsman interface meeting on the 23 October 2024 held in Malawi. On…
Preparing Malawi Political Parties For Effective Participation in Upcoming Elections
Malawi’s general elections are scheduled for September 2025. This will be yet another important milestone in the country’s democracy. Elections give voice to the…