FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question 1: WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATIONS MISSION?

Our mission is to advocate for recognition, fair and sustainable land reform, support socio-economic development, restore, document, and celebrate the rich traditions, language, and history of the Griqua people, and empower communities through education and cultural initiatives.

Question 2: HOW CAN I DONATE TO SUPPORT YOUR CAUSE?

Click the Donation buttons on each page, which will take you to the donation page.

Question 3: IS MY DONATION DEDUCTIBLE?

Absolutely! We will email you a Section 18A tax certificate, a document issued by a registered Public Benefit Organization (PBO) in South Africa that allows donors to claim a tax deduction. The deduction is limited to 10% of the donor’s annual taxable income.

Question 4: HOW WILL YOU USE YOUR DONATIONS?

Pay for legal services and research to reclaim the Griqua Kingship.
Land Reform and Advocacy: Conduct research and legal support for fair and sustainable land claims. Organize workshops and advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of Griqua land rights. Support community-based land development projects.
Socio-Economic Development: Provide skills training and entrepreneurship programs to create jobs and uplift communities. Establish community development projects, such as sustainable farming or craft production. Offer micro-grants and support for small businesses run by Griqua people. Offer feeding schemes to relieve hunger.
Cultural Restoration and Documentation: Fund oral history projects to preserve Griqua heritage and traditions. Publish books, documentaries, and digital archives on Griqua history and culture. Support traditional music, dance, and storytelling programs to pass down knowledge.
Education and Community Empowerment: Provide scholarships and bursaries for Griqua youth. Develop cultural education programs in schools. Create language revitalization programs to preserve and promote the Griqua languages.
Events and Public Awareness: Organize heritage festivals and cultural events to celebrate Griqua identity. Host workshops and leadership programs for community members. Engage with policymakers and institutions to push for formal recognition of Griqua heritage.

Question 5: HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER?

Click on the "Join Us" button in the top right corner of the Home page, or click "become a volunteer under the "Contact Us" tab.

Question 6: DO YOU OFFER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES?

Absolutely! Click on the "Bookings" tab on the top of the page to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Question 7: WHERE DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION OPERATE?

Gauteng, South Africa.

Question 8: HOW CAN I STAY UPDATED ON YOUR WORK?

Question 9: HOW WOULD YOU MEASURE YOUR IMPACT?

1. RECLAIMING THE GRIQUA KINGSHIP

✅ Official recognition by the South African government

✅ Engagement with policymakers and traditional leadership bodies

✅ Number of meetings, petitions, or legal steps taken toward recognition

✅ Number of Griqua communities that acknowledge and support the kingship

✅ Membership growth in Griqua cultural and leadership organizations

✅ Increased awareness and education about the Griqua monarchy

✅ Number of cultural ceremonies, traditions, and royal protocols restored

✅ Media coverage and storytelling about Griqua kingship history

✅ Establishment of a functioning Griqua royal council or governance body

✅ Recognition and collaboration with other traditional leaders

✅ Number of policies or decisions made under the kingship structure

✅ Social media engagement and public discourse on Griqua kingship

✅ Number of advocacy campaigns, interviews, and educational programs conducted

✅ National and international recognition from heritage organizations

2. LAND REFORM AND ADVOCACY IMPACT

✅ Number of land claims supported or resolved

✅ Legal and policy changes influenced through advocacy

✅ Workshops and awareness campaigns held (and number of participants)

✅ Community members trained in land rights

Measurement Tools:

Case studies of successful land reform initiatives

Surveys of community members benefiting from land rights education

Policy engagement reports

3. SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT

✅ Jobs created through supported businesses and programs

✅ Micro-enterprises or cooperatives started

✅ Household income improvements for program participants

✅ Training programs conducted and participant success stories

Measurement Tools:

Employment and income tracking of beneficiaries

Business growth reports

Before-and-after economic surveys of participants.

4. CULTURAL RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION IMPACT

✅ Number of cultural documents, books, or digital archives created

✅ Oral histories collected and preserved

✅ Cultural events hosted and attendance rates

✅ Increased public awareness of Griqua history (e.g., media coverage, engagement levels on digital platforms)

Measurement Tools:

Surveys of community members on cultural engagement

Digital and print publication distribution statistics

Event participation data

5. EDUCATION & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

✅ Number of scholarships and bursaries awarded

✅ Students completing education programs

✅ Language revitalization programs implemented

✅ Workshops and training sessions held

Measurement Tools:

Graduation rates of scholarship recipients

Feedback from students and educators

Language proficiency improvement surveys.

6. EVENTS & PUBLIC AWARENESS IMPACT

✅ Number of cultural festivals and workshops held

✅ Community engagement through social media and online platforms

✅ Media coverage and policy engagement outcomes

Measurement Tools:

Attendance records at events

Social media analytics (engagement, reach, shares)

Reports on legislative or policy discussions influenced

Question 10: WHO RUNS THE ORGANIZATION?

The 8 founders of the Adam Kok non-profit organization are currently running our organization. However, we are looking to engage individuals with marketing, financial, leadership, communications, social media, developer, and event hosting skills.

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