Climate Change

Climate Change

Climate Change

OSISA Space and Place

Bending history towards justice: How OSISA catalysed positive change in southern Africa. Throughout its existence, OSISA advanced democracy, social justice, and human rights through grant-making, advocacy, and support for marginalised communities. “Driven by the values of an open, democratic, just, and tolerant society, the organisation continually sought to amplify marginalised voices, strengthen civic participation, foster dialogue, …

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OSISA Origins

The beginnings of a desirable goal, worthy of sacrifice When the Open Society’s first regional African foundation opened its doors in 1997, a journey of positive social change began. George Soros was no stranger to an unjust world. Born in Hungary in 1930, his family survived Nazi persecution by using false identity papers. After the war in …

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Osisa lessons continue to drive Mesego Madzwamuse’s passion for social justice

Passionate climate, social and economic activist Masego Madzwamuse on pushing ahead with social change.  ”It’s easier for me because I am passionate about what I am doing. It’s a calling. It aligns with my values and with who I am. I am a committed social justice activist.” After leaving OSISA in 2018, Masego Madzwamuse continues …

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How Life under Dictatorship Forged a Passion for Human Rights.

Highly motivated, organised, and experienced researcher on Africa shares her work on Human rights “Working at OSISA internally with the team and externally with our partners taught me to listen to what people say, take interest in who they are and what they represent. In listening you understand and you lead from a point of …

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During this time period Osisa worked in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe

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Origins 1997 – 2002
Space and Place 2002 – 2010
Future Stories 2010 – 2022
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