A Message From Our Founder
Our social purpose has never been more important. In a world of accelerated change, positioning ourselves at the forefront of transformative ideas and leading strategies can potentially place us in control and ahead of current challenges. Over the last ten years, we’ve taken a deep and holistic look at our current positioning. It isn’t getting any better. Guided by the needs, principles and diverse recommendations of our people for building and rebuilding our national body, our pillars will address key interconnected drivers of change and provide a blueprint to help navigate these changes by fostering a culture that encourages our people to be the best that they can be.
The path to change starts with enlightened work by men and women wanting more for their people, communities and environment. – Thokozile James
Over the next decade, all sectors of society must work together to address critical issues to advance democracy, strengthen social and economic development, secure environmental sustainability and manage technological changes. To achieve this vision in the current social, political and economic environment, we will mobilize a network of purposeful leaders, progressive enterprises, influential funds, global institutions and policymakers that share a common ambition. Our partnerships will help accelerate our vision, empower us to positively transform our societies, economies and planet and ultimately improve the future for our world.
Greater awareness on how proactive, forward-thinking ideas, philanthropy and formidable partnerships can create social change has already ignited innovation and a new way of thinking, giving way to new-age social responsibility initiatives around the world.
We believe that better ideas enable ordinary people to make a difference. Being placed on the frontline of humanity’s greatest challenges, we’ve witnessed incredible stories on how social activation, human perseverance and simple acts of kindness can transcend borders and lifetimes. To envision that we can play a small role in mobilizing, accelerating and advancing solutions for our people and planet, is not only a privilege, but will amass to a tremendous return for futures to come.
We continue to turn our shared vision into reality. At The Good Candidates you will find the most talented and passionate social entrepreneurs, volunteers, family and friends fueling social innovation and collaborating with doers and donors to connect, serve and affect change. With our resources and ability to influence positive impact, let’s be a part of that change, together.