Environmental Justice Fund
@EJF_sa
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An activist-driven organisation working to strengthen the environmental justice movement in South Africa by providing funding and capacity-strengthening support
South Africa
Joined July 2022
EJF believes that supporting those most affected by climate change and environmental harm to design and implement responses is our best chance of reversing the tide of environmental destruction and building a better, sustainable and just world.
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Doringbaai residents in the Western Capr marched to the Fisheries, Forestry and Environment Department in Cape Town on Thursday, 12 February demanding fishing permits #protest #Residents #permits
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3/3 the skills necessary to lead a community-based organisation, and what practical steps the women of WWAO can take to ensure their organisation is equipped to serve their community and challenge environmental injustices.
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2/3 and supports women to organise themselves for the purposes of strengthening their participation in community decision-making processes. EJF Activist Support Coordinator Apiwe Mdunyelwa is supporting WWAO through leadership training which looks at different leadership styles,
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1/3 Community-based organisations are passionate about building the resilience of their organisations. This week we are in Lephalale, Limpopo with the Waterberg Women’s Advocacy Organisation (WWAO), a women-led organisation that advocates for women’s environmental rights
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[MUST WATCH] Decisions about our land, resources, and futures are being made without the people most affected! In a powerful moment of solidarity, activists from different countries read out the @AltMiningIndaba memorandum and demands. #MiningIndaba2026 #ami2026 #justtransition
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Today marks the final day of the Alternative Mining Indaba 2026, a three-day community-led gathering that challenges dominant narratives in the mining sector and centres lived experiences of communities affected by mining across Africa. On Monday and Tuesday, the AIDC, as part
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Applicants can expect feedback by the first week of May 2026. We are excited to read about what community-based environmental activism looks like across South Africa through these applications. Onwards to environmental justice!
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What happens next is that the EJF staff will conduct a thorough screening of all applications, before handing them over to the Grants Committee for consideration. Please bear with us during this period – it takes time to ensure that the process is as fair as possible.
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Our 2026 call for proposals is now closed! We would like to thank the 199 community-based organisations that took time to apply by sending their proposals during this call. We know how much work goes into writing a proposal so we are really grateful for such an exciting response
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The Exhibition is LIVE! Lifting our voices to lift our mission. No more spreadsheets or corporate slides. These are the visual stories of our land, our water, and our people. Open to the public at St George’s Cathedral. #AMI26 #alternativestoriesofmining
The Alternative Mining Indaba is back. 📍 St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town 📅 9–11 February 2026 🔗 Register here: https://t.co/01vwwxv6ym
#AMI2026 #AlternativeMiningIndaba #JustTransition #EnergyTransition #MiningJustice
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As part of the @AltMiningIndaba side events, CER and @boellza hosted a roundtable discussion exploring the realities of financial provision for mine closure and environmental rehabilitation in South Africa. Can existing financial provisions support just transition interventions?
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📢‼️ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 📢‼️ LHR, with the @SAEditorsForum and @AmnestySAfrica is implementing the CREATE Project to strengthen journalist safety across Southern Africa. Call for Applications : https://t.co/COWX0Zszxs TOR: https://t.co/INGGGgt3CU Deadline: 9 March 2026
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Day 1 of the @AltMiningIndaba centred powerful voices fighting for land, water & dignity. Join us today for a round table discussion asking the crucial question: Is South Africa’s legal mine rehabilitation regime fit for a just transition? #AMI2026
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3/3 They are also working on a podcast series to tell their story – watch this space!
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2/3 as they strengthen their structures and expand their management skills. MACUA Nyakallong have been advocating for Free Prior Informed Consent within the Nyakallong community and to participate in the decision-making processes about mining in their area.
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1/3 Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) are a national network of communities from mining affected areas in South Africa with branches across the country. This week EJF are in Welkom, Free State running leadership training with the Nyakallong branch of MACUA...
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📢 Be part of a legacy that makes human rights real. Black Sash is looking for a Communications & Media Manager to lead our communications work — sharing our message clearly, working with media, and supporting advocacy for socio-economic justice and human rights. 📍 Claremont,
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Applications will be closing soon –here https://t.co/bnVJldTtY7 is where you can find more information and read this infographic on some FAQs.
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In preparation for our time together tomorrow, these are some of the Frequently Asked Questions from you. #FAQs #application You can also visit our website https://t.co/bnVJldTtY7 for more information and the application form to apply.
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