Honouring Courage: Introducing the Whistleblowers Hall of Fame
Democracy Works Foundation is proud to launch the The Whistleblowers Hall of Fame — a platform dedicated to recognising the extraordinary courage of whistleblowers…
Work Areas
Democracy Works Foundation offers 5 core programs. We speak of the pillars that our Foundation is built on.
Our 5 programmes are:
- Deepening Democratic Culture
- Citizens & Leaders
- Monitoring
- Strengthening Institutions
- Climate and Environmental Governance.
Our work relevant to each particular program is captured on this page and can be found, per program, in the sidebar on the right or via the top drop-down menu.
Precarious Accountability: Power, Protection and the Whistleblowing Ecosystem
Precarious Accountability: Power, Protection and the Whistleblowing Ecosystem examines the realities whistleblowers face and the systemic weaknesses that continue to undermine their protection. Drawing…
Introducing the Civic Transitions for Inclusive Climate Action (CTICA) Project
BACKGROUND Energy poverty in South Africa is complex and intersectional, driven by accessibility and affordability issues that affect millions of households, despite high national…
Understanding South Africa’s Whistleblowing Ecosystem: Key Insights from the Literature Review
Despite the critical role whistleblowers play in exposing corruption and strengthening accountability, many individuals who report wrongdoing continue to face significant personal, professional, and…
Institutional Reform in South Africa’s Whistleblowing Ecosystem
Whistleblowing is more than the act of reporting wrongdoing—it is a vital public service that helps expose and deter corruption, strengthen accountability, protect public…
Whistleblower Advocacy Toolkit
The Whistleblower Advocacy Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help organisations and communities strengthen whistleblower protection, promote accountability, and build and commit to…
Towards an Actionable Understanding of Polarisation: What Language Reveals About Social Division
Polarisation is often linked to division, conflict, and social unrest. Yet there is still no universal agreement on exactly what it is or how…
Watch: Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing Choose Courage Campaign
DWF has been implementing the Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing in South Africa (PPW) project in partnership with The Whistleblower House (WBH). Supported by the…
Introducing the Climate for Growth project
The Climate for Growth project builds on a previous project implemented by Democracy Works Foundation (DWF), from 2022 to 2024, titled Fostering Inclusive Growth…
Cool Politics Café to Reflect on Youth and Belonging 50 Years After the Soweto Uprising
As South Africa marks 50 years since the historic 1976 Soweto Uprising, Democracy Works Foundation will host a special edition of its Cool Politics…