Our Approach

"SEDIBA” is an African word of Sotho origin meaning “well”, “spring” or “fountain”.  It is used to describe the place of origin of all wealth, creativity, enchantment and nobility of the human species.   It is also a species of Australopithecus of the early Pleistocene era, identified through six partial skeletons discovered in the Malapa Fossil Site at the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site in South Africa in 2010.

The Sediba I Global Partnership Office (GPO) contributes to the achievement of social justice through working towards the eradication of poverty and inequality in South Africa.This is achieved through engagement with donors and partners abroad, and the building strong collaborative networks of support.

Through these partnerships, resources and investment are generated and directed toward entities, that are making a social impact thereby advancing  the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   These organisations are supported through grants and training by the Community Chest The community Chest envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through access to world-class education, social and economic justice, income progress, and access to a healthy lifestyle.

Our History

The Sediba Global Partnership Office was established by the Community Chest of the Western Cape in South Africa, to mobilise resources as part of its global expansion strategy. Our approach embraces the notion of global citizenship.

Sediba Global Partnership, is registered as a supporting non-profit organisation (NPO) to the Community Chest and is registered in the United States of America.  

Sediba and comchest share the same

Key Deliverables

Health

Health Includes physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Community Chest has strategic partnerships with local, national and international partners to:

  • advance access to health
  • advocate for affordable quality health systems and
  • promote leadership in the execution of health programmes

Education

Community Chest has strategic partnerships with local, national and international partners to enhance this lifelong experience by

  • advocating for quality ECD, primary, secondary and tertiary education
  • creating an enabling environment by influencing policy and
  • Contributing to leadership and capacity development in education.

Community Development

Community Chest engages and collaborates with organisations, concerned citizens and professionals to build resilient and responsive communities where access and opportunities to health, education and income-generation services are advanced.

Income Generation

Community Chest has strategic partnerships with local, national and international partners to:

  • advance opportunities for traditional and alternative income-generating ventures,
  • advocate for policies that facilitate entrepreneurship
  • support organisations that focus on education, skills development and leadership.

Contact Sediba

If you are interested in funding projects supported by the Community Chest in South Africa please contact us:

info@comchest.org.za