Stronger Together for African Migrants.
GDSA does not work alone. We partner with legal, humanitarian, government, and corporate organisations that share what we believe in.
Organisations We Work With
Our implementing partners bring specialist skills, legal expertise, and humanitarian support alongside GDSA's community work.
Lawyers for Human Rights
South Africa's oldest human rights law clinic. LHR provides direct legal representation to refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons — including GDSA community members referred through our legal clinic.
Visit websiteLegal Aid South Africa
A state-funded institution providing quality legal services to indigent persons. GDSA refers qualifying members for employment disputes, family law matters, and civil litigation.
Visit websiteUNHCR South Africa
The UN Refugee Agency. UNHCR South Africa supports GDSA's documentation clinics and provides updated guidance on refugee status determination, resettlement, and durable solutions.
Visit websiteSA Human Rights Commission
SAHRC investigates human rights violations including xenophobic incidents and discrimination against migrants. GDSA works with SAHRC to document and escalate cases requiring formal intervention.
Visit websiteScalabrini Centre
Cape Town-based centre providing social welfare, employment support, and community integration services for refugees and migrants. A key referral partner for GDSA members relocating to the Western Cape.
Visit websiteAfrican Diaspora Forum
ADF coordinates advocacy across African diaspora organisations in South Africa. GDSA is an active member, contributing to joint policy submissions and rapid response to xenophobic incidents.
Visit websiteFunders, Sponsors & Community Partners
Multi-year programme support for GDSA's legal clinic and documentation drives.
Local businesses sponsoring GDSA's community events, skills workshops, and youth programmes.
Churches and mosques across Gauteng hosting GDSA outreach, counselling, and support sessions.
Become a Partner
GDSA welcomes partnerships with organisations, businesses, foundations, embassies, and faith communities that genuinely care about the rights and dignity of African migrants in South Africa.
As a registered Non Profit Company (Reg: 2020/003516/08), we provide transparent governance, annual impact reporting, and formal partnership MOUs for institutional partners.
Start a ConversationHow We Work Together
Programme Funding
Support specific GDSA programmes — legal clinics, documentation drives, anti-xenophobia training, youth mentorship — with full reporting and recognition.
Referral Networks
Exchange client referrals with GDSA. We send members who need specialist services; partners send Ghanaian and African migrants who need community support.
Advocacy Coalitions
Join GDSA in policy submissions, legal amicus briefs, media statements, and advocacy campaigns on migration and human rights in South Africa.
CSR & Corporate Giving
Fulfil your company's social responsibility mandate with a verified NPC partner. We provide impact reports, recognition, and co-branding opportunities.
Let's Build a Better Future for African Migrants Together.
Whether you are a legal clinic, corporate funder, diaspora organisation, or community leader — there is a role for you in GDSA's mission.