On this page you will find website links to BEFSA’s partners which include other UK and SA charities and not for profit organisations, major educational institutions, businesses and provincial/local government.

	FAHAMU - Fahamu is committed to serving the needs of organisations and social movements that aspire to progressive social change and which promote and protect human rights. Fahamu has assisted BEFSA in the production of its website and is providing their internet support. To find out more about Fahamu visit www.fahamu.org
MASAMBE - Masambe is a newly formed trust supporting women who wish to establish small/micro businesses in Nkonkobe Municipality. Masambe assists these new businesses by providing microcredit facilities, and this work is being supported by BEFSA. To find out more about Masambe, contact Cynthia Mancotywa at masambe@nkonkobe.co.za
	DONALD WOODS FOUNDATION - A close partnership exists with the Donald Woods Foundation. The Donald Woods Foundation’s focus is on a community of 27 schools in Hobeni, in the former Transkei area of the Eastern Cape. Its aims are similar to those of BEFSA but with a special focus on support for families affected by HIV/Aids. To find out more about the Donald Woods Foundation, visit www.donaldwoodsfoundation.org
	OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, SOUTH AFRICA ADVISORY GROUP - A close relationship exists with OCC as Keith Borien was the lead officer of the council’s SAAG from 1995 to 2004. During that time an informal but strong partnership was established with the Eastern Cape Department of Education. Keith and Catherine maintain close working relations with SAAG and try to attend their meetings on the annual visits to the UK. To find out more about the work of OCC in South Africa visit their website (council services/community and living/our work with communities/Nkonkobe Heritage Tourism Project) www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

BEFSA’s other partners include: The Eastern Cape Department of Education, www.edu.ecprov.gov.za Nkonkobe Municipality, www.nkonkobe.co.za The University of Fort Hare, www.ufh.ac.za Vodacom, www.vodacom.co.za Environmental Resources Management, www.erm.com Megafreight, www.megafreight.co.za Adam Crease Shipping , www.adamcreaseshipping.co.uk