Collaborators
Government Departments: Basic Education, Health and Social Development
The Government of South Africa sees proper nutrition and diet, especially for children, as essential for sound physical and mental health and development. The National Development Plan (Vision 2030) therefore recommends proper child nutrition and helping families break the cycle of poverty as essential to eliminating poverty and reducing inequality in South Africa by 2030.
The Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA)
ADSA, the Association for Dietetics in South Africa, represents, develops and promotes the continued growth of the dietetic profession in South Africa. In line with their slogan “It’s all about nutrition” they are always working towards achieving optimal nutrition for all South Africans. To find a dietitian in your area, go to
The Nutrition Society of South Africa (NSSA)
The Nutrition Society of South Africa (NSSA) strives to advance the scientific study of nutrition to promote appropriate strategies for the improvement of nutritional well-being. We aim to enable people to make informed decisions about their diet, putting science at the centre of sound nutrition.
Grow Great
Grow Great is a national nutrition campaign that aims to mobilise South Africa to realise a future where no child is denied the opportunity to reach their full potential as a result of the negative impact that stunting has on early childhood development in the first 1000 days of life. We believe in a future where all children’s bodies and brains grow great, so that they grow up to be successful, healthy adults. Our mission is to mobilise action by the whole of the South African society to end stunting, starting with halving stunting by 2030.
UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in over 190 countries and territories, committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. In South Africa, we work to support the South African Government, families and communities in reducing child poverty and improving nutrition, education, health care and child protection for every child.
DG Murray Trust
The DG Murray Trust (DGMT) has identified 10 opportunities to escape the inequality trap in South Africa, trying to change the trajectory of a child’s life through age-specific programmes while confronting key structural factors that hold people back.
Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HFSA)
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), a non-profit organisation, plays a leading role in the fight against preventable heart disease and stroke, with the aim of seeing fewer South Africans suffer premature deaths and disabilities. Their mission is to encourage prevention at all levels, empower South Africans to adopt healthy lifestyles and make healthy choices easier. They provide information and support to build healthy communities, advocate at all levels to minimise South Africans’ risk of developing heart disease and stroke, and support research for improved tools and methods of CVD prevention.
UNISA
CANSA
CANSA’s vision is to lead South Africa towards a cancer-free society. Its mission, as a non-profit organisation fighting cancer, is to enable research, educate the public and advocate for, and support, all people affected by cancer. Through collaborative research, it aims to promote and support innovative, effective, and relevant approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. CANSA uses evidence-based research to inform advocacy work, health education programmes, and services to those living with cancer. Its service comprises health, education, and advocacy awareness campaigns; CANSA Care Centres that offer a wide range of care and support services to those impacted by cancer – cancer screening and early detection; stoma and other clinical support, home-based care and medical equipment hire. CANSA offers a free Tele Counselling service in seven languages and supplies patient care and support in the form of 8 CANSA Care Homes in the main metropolitan areas for out-of-town cancer patients and CANSA-TLC lodging for parents/guardians of children undergoing cancer treatment. CANSA further operates a national CANSA Help Desk with a toll-free line to offer information and support.