Community Engagement

Our Programmes

Community Engagement

Support for human rights school clubs, a food growing livelihood programme, migration rights, LGBTQIA+ national policy

Marginalised and vulnerable communities are supported to realise their constitutional rights through grants and activity support through our Community Engagement Programme:

Greater awareness of rights by communities, decision makers and the general public. Examples include our support for human rights clubs in schools and communities.

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Increased capacity and self-organisation to advocate effectively. Examples include support for campaigns against Operation Dudula attacks on migrants, asylum seekers and refugees

Increased livelihood opportunities and economic resilience so support tangible improvement in peoples lives. Examples include training and support to establish agroecology homestead and community gardens for food security

Psychosocial support is integral to all FHR programmes:

Marginalised communities face many stressors, including high unemployment rates, violence, and limited access to healthcare. These factors significantly impact individuals’ mental well-being, leading to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other psychosocial challenges. FHR prioritizes collective methods of healing and peer psychosocial support that is integrated into all processes with partners through a Do No Harm praxis.

Policy reform and advocacy brings systemic justice shifts that safeguards rights and reduces violations. Examples include supporting sector coordination, influencing LGBTQIA+ policy and practice shifts at national government level.

Participatory research into the difficulties and obstacles confronted by marginalised communities. Examples include research with youth on rights violations they face in schools and in their community.

Improved collaboration and partnerships bring effective coordination and maximise effectiveness. Examples include our membership of the Kopanong Alliance Against Xenophobia (KAAX)