About Us

Our History

BRC is a progressive non-governmental organisation working in the central and eastern parts of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. BRC seeks to defend human rights and democracy in rural areas, promote land reform (with a focus on betterment restitution), support community environmental initiatives and promote sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.

BRC Development Approach

MOBILISATION

BRC uses its experience and track record to mobilise rural communities to articulate their own issues and develop their own solutions.

EMPOWERMENT

We understand that to improve human condition begins by improving the capacity of communities to do things for themselves.

RESEARCH

We subscribe to evidence-based policy making and development. Research and evaluation provide the sound basis for social betterment.

PARTNESHIPS

We work with strategic alliances and progressive forces to leverage additional capacity which will enable us to have greater impact in our work.

ASSET BUILDING

BRC promotes community ownership and control of resources when communities’ own assets, they protect and maintain them. It restores their pride and dignity.

Strategic Goals and Objectives

Striving for Equality

BRC played a lead role in a national campaign to end forced incorporation into bantustans. In 1989 the South African government gave in to the pressure and offered the Peelton people land in South Africa. This was one of the great rural victories of the 1980s.

Goal 1: To improve rural livelihoods and management of the environment
Objectives:
  • Promoting agricultural development through supporting at least 100 small scale farmers and household food production.
  • Increase local economic development opportunities in rural areas.
  • To empower rural communities to manage their national environment.
Goal 2: To increase ownership and access to productive land by marginalised communities
Objectives:
  • To facilitate the distribution of land to rural communities.
  • To advocate for the settlement of existing claims and lodgment opportunity for betterment claims.
  • To facilitate and advocate for the delivery of basic services to rural communities.
Goal 3: To promote gender equity and empowerment of women
Objectives:
  • To reduce incidences of gender-based violence and femicide.
  • To empower women and girl children.
  • To address patriarchy and toxic masculinity.
Goal 4: To build resilience, a human rights movement and rural activism
Objectives:
  • To build a new layer of leadership to advance and lead rural struggles.
  • To strengthen democratic systems and participation of young in rural communities.

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