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.

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DGMT is a public innovator committed to developing South Africa’s potential through strategic investment in projects that address one or more of the 10 opportunities we’ve identified to help South Africans escape the inequality trap. Learn more about whether your project qualifies for funding and how the funding application process works below.

DGMT is a South African philanthropic foundation built on endowments from Douglas George Murray and his wife, Eleanor. Murray was the son of, and successor to John Murray, the founder of the Cape-based construction company, Murray and Stewart, which was established in 1902.

These organisations work in different spheres of the civil society sector in South Africa. Click on the logos below to find out more about each organisation.

Committed to ensuring a South Africa where 90% of learners pass mathematics, science and languages with at least 50% by 2030

The DGMT Innovation Fellowship develops young people across South Africa working in the civil society sector. Over one year, and through a series of immersive workshops, coaching and assignments, two Fellows from each participating organisation are supported in becoming innovative change agents and leaders within their organisations and the ...

Committed to ensuring a South Africa where 90% of learners pass mathematics, science and languages with at least 50% by 2030

Elizabeth Taylor established The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in 1991 to raise funds and awareness to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Yes, individuals play a part but it’s not the complete picture. The big problem is our waste system and how it links to spatial inequality. But no problem is too big for individuals to make a difference. Big or small, our actions add up. Let’s create change together. Be an influencer!