Environmental Justice Fund

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.

Watch a recap of the learning exchange here: youtu.be/G9JOScQZSec #justtransition #learningexchnage #communitybasedknowledge #airquality #highpriorityareas

These CBOs were immersed in sessions for three days, sharing knowledge, connecting over shared experiences and exchanging skills and tactics to aid their activism and advocacy for clean air in the high priority areas.

In April, we partnered with @groundWorkSA , supported by Clean Air Fund, to host an Air Quality Learning Exchange in Lephalale, Limpopo. In the exchange, we had community-based organisations (CBOs) from three high priority regions the Highveld, Vaal and Waterberg...

5/5 them to lead their organisations with integrity, structure and accountability. Our goal is to ensure that CBOs remain trusted and credible organisations to lead and implement environmental justice work in their communities More about our grantees 👉ejfundsa.org.za/ejf-grantees/

Dzomo la Mupo works on biodiversity restoration by hosting and documenting their indigenous knowledge through local learning circles and cultural activities The sessions will be tailored to be context specific for both organisations while ensuring the learning experience equips-

1/5 EJF works with different accompaniment partners to deliver training with community-based organisations to strengthen their capacity, develop new skills and foster collaborative work. This week, we are in Limpopo with our accompaniment partners from @Inyathelo ...

4/4 Watch a recap of the learning exchange 👇: youtu.be/saToHRad2K0 #justtransition #learningexchnage #communitybasedknowledge #airquality #highpriorityareas

3/4 These CBOs were immersed in sessions for three days, sharing knowledge, connecting over shared experiences and exchanging skills and tactics to aid their activism and advocacy for clean air in the high priority areas.

1/4 In April, we partnered with @groundWorkSA, supported by @CleanAirFund , to host an Air Quality Learning Exchange in Lephalale, Limpopo. We had community-based organisations (CBOs) from three high priority regions (Highveld, Vaal and Waterberg) affected by poor air quality.

What happens when mines close, but communities are left behind? Join us for the launch of “No More Ghost Towns: Lessons from Mpumalanga’s Mine Closure Crisis.” 📍 Wits School of Law, Johannesburg 🗓 22 May 2026 RSVP: snyulu@cer.org.za by 14 May 2026

4/4 We believe your consistent and continued efforts will be met with the resources and support it needs in the future.

3/4 We also want to thank every single organisation that took the time to submit an application to us. We were thoroughly inspired to see the commitment to environmental justice shine through in the applications.

1/4 Following a three-month long rigorous screening and selection process, we are thrilled to announce our newest cohort of EJF grantees.

4/4 but also, of building solidarity and power across communities facing similar environmental struggles. This is what builds a strong and united environmental justice movement in South Africa. #communityvoices #learningexchange Phot cred @judavaworx

3/4 The last three days immersed in this learning exchange has reaffirmed our belief that learning between activists is a powerful and effective way of not only validating the knowledge that comes from lived experience of communities,

1/4 Our last day of the Air Quality Learning Exchange in Lephalale, Limpopo, consisted of a very important data collection and communications training led by @groundWorkSA