Craft...

Igniting Creativity in Rural Communities

Women...

Sparking Upliftment of Women in Rural Communities

Tourism...

Guiding Sustainable Tourism for Community Empowerment

Youth...

Energising Youth Through Education and Opportunity

Sustainability...

Lighting the Path to Sustainable Futures

Replicability...

Illuminating the Path to Replicable Solutions for Lasting Change

AFRICA IGNITE

A multi-award winning rural development agency based in Durban, working across South Africa and increasingly into the rest of Africa.

About

What we do

Founded in 2004, Africa!Ignite is a leading rural development agency founded in KwaZulu Natal and increasingly working in other parts of South Africa and Africa.

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Team

Who we are

We believe in genuine partnerships. We value the funding, investment and support partners who enable us to achieve our purpose, as well as our rural beneficiary partners who welcome us into their communities and who partner with us in igniting their potential. We seek to nurture all these partnerships.

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NEWS

Spark! News

Sep 3, 2025

Fun Facts & Food for Thought For more than 1,000 participants from 14 villages engaged in the SEF project in the Wild Coast, the work was more than a means to earn an income...More

Sep 3, 2025

Stop GBV - Start ABCD Gender-based violence (GBV) is a deeply rooted social failure that thrives on power imbalances, cultural norms, and systemic inequities. More

Sep 3, 2025

Purposeful People Impacts People are at the center of development. Real impacts cannot only be measured in numbers and statistics. The SMALL stories people tell show the BIG impacts in their lives and those of fellow community members.More

African Ignitions

Smart Business Support

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WOW!BIZ is an SMME support initiative that provides community-based businesses with essential services that they would not normally have access to.

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Explore African Culture

With WOW!AFRICA as your trusted guide, get off the beaten track to have the experience of a lifetime. Connect with friendly communities in stunning locations. Have an adventure, make new friends and know that the local community, and environment will benefit from your travels.

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Authentic African Craft

Since 2009, Africa!Ignite has been running a profitable craft production unit and have provided regular income for more than 1,000 crafters across KwaZulu-Natal and more recently in Eastern Cape and Gauteng.

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Ready to join hands in shaping brighter futures for rural South African communities?

Africa!Ignite invites you to connect with us today. Together, we can make a real difference by empowering marginalized individuals, fostering sustainable development, and amplifying voices often unheard. Reach out to us now and be a part of the journey towards a more equitable and prosperous tomorrow.