The Foundation defines social justice through education as the use of knowledge, identity and access as tools to dismantle inequality, restore dignity and rebuild social cohesion through enabling active citizenry. This includes civic education, leadership development, African identity and economic access pathways.
This goes beyond formal schooling, it includes:
- Civic education and political literacy
- African identity and historical consciousness
- Economic and career access pathways
- Community-based knowledge systems
In the South African and broader African context, education is positioned not only as a tool for employment, but as a mechanism for restoring dignity, bridging inequality and enabling active citizenship.
Focus: Education, Leadership and Identity Developing
conscious, capable and socially grounded leaders.
Programs:
- Leadership Development (School of Leadership, Masterclasses)
- Student Support and Access (Bursary Fund, Mentorship)
- Knowledge and Identity (African identity, dialogues)
- Future Skills (Digital & innovation programs)
Focus:Voice, Mobilisation and Social Justice Amplifying youth voice
and driving grassroots social change.
Programs:
- Public Discourse Platforms (debates, podcast)
- Social Impact Campaigns (#1994Drive, GBV work)
- Civic Education and Awareness (commemorations, dialogues)
Focus:Policy Influence and Institutional Access Bridging youth
voices with decision-making power.
Programs:
- Policy and Advocacy Platforms
- Strategic Government and Continental Engagement
- Leadership Advisory and Networks
Focus:Economic Access and Service Delivery Delivering
tangible pathways to economic participation and opportunity.
Programs:
- Employment & Placement (Hire a Graduate, Connect portals)
- Skills Access (Driving school, training)
- Entrepreneurship Platforms (markets, business exposure)
- Community Development (sports, arts, local programs)
Key Elements:
- Student funding (fees, registration, support)
- Work placement pipeline
- Pay-it-forward sustainability model
- Investment-backed growth
Anisa Mazimpaka Foundation Education Fund
A sustainable education funding and access model supporting financially
excluded students, while creating pathways into the workforce and
reinvesting into future cohorts. The fund seeks to build a resilient education
financing ecosystem that funds school registration, university and
TVET/college access through a self-sustaining, alumni–driven model.
Currently a structural gap exists at the point of entry to access education in
South Africa, where academically qualifying students cannot register due to
upfront financial requirements. This includes University registration fees,
TVET/college enrollment costs and school registration barriers. The reality is
that even when funding exists, delays and inefficiencies lead to lost academic
opportunities, deferred enrolment and increased inequality
Beneficiaries include High school learners, University students, TVET/college
students, Youth from underserved communities.
Program Design
- National Call to Action (Fund Mobilisation)
- Open Application System
- Selection and Governance Model
- Direct Payment Mechanism
- Alumni Contribution Model (Sustainability Engine)
- Anisa Mazimpaka Foundation Alumni Network
A collaborative model between government and institutions of higher
learning (loHL) to address service delivery challenges while creating
practical learning opportunities for students.
Components:
• Work–integrated learning (students fixing real issues)
• Innovation
• Research and policy groups
• Infrastructure–based interventions
• Government partnership (City of Johannesburg
The Generation Africa Leadership Corps is an immersive leadership and social cohesion programme designed to develop a network of conscious,
values–driven young leaders across South Africa and the continent through a cohort–based experience designed to develop a new generation of conscious, values–driven African leaders through an intensive annual leadership immersion camp. Participants undergo training in civic education, leadership, African identity, social cohesion and responsibility.
Each participant is placed into a Brigade, a cohort–based structure, that fosters lifelong identity, collaboration and national unity.
The programme integrates leadership development, physical challenges, dialogue and multi-sector engagement, producing graduates who are not
only skilled, but deeply connected through shared values and purpose.
This initiative serves as the Foundation‘s primary pipeline for leadership development, social cohesion and long–term impact.
The Brigade Model
Each participant is placed into a Brigade – a structured cohort that becomes a lifelon network bound by shared values, identity and leadership training.
Why This Matters: This model builds long–term national social capital, networks of trust and a unified leadership culture across sectors.
Program Core Components
1. Leadership and Civic Education
2. Physical and Team–Based Development
3. National Dialogue and Debate
4. Multi–Sector Exposure
5. Social Cohesion and Identity Building
The Foundation delivers its work through a portfolio of structured
programs housed within each pillar, with a focus on scalable flagship initiatives and phased program rollout.
ACADEMY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Leadership Development And Masterclass
- Student Funding and Support
- Identity And Knowledge Platforms
- Digital And Future Skills
ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Street Politicians (Podcast and Debate Institute)
- #1994drive (lmpact Campaign)
- Sisters On Call (GBV Response Initiative)
- Public Holiday Commemorations
- Adopt A Learner
LOBBYING PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Youth Policy And Advocacy Desk
- Continental Programs
- Political Advisory
INSTITUTE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Accessible Driving School
- Youth Markets, Portal, Entrepreneurship Platform
- Community-Based Empowerment Program
The Foundation operates as a bridge between:
- Government
- Institutions of Higher Learning
- Private Sector
- Communities
The Foundation adopts a blended sustainability model, including:
- Donor and grant funding
- Corporate partnerships
- Investment-backed education fund