Southern Africa Philanthropy Foundation

Southern Africa Philanthropy Foundation (SAPF), formerly known as CAF Southern Africa (CAFSA), has been represented in South Africa, since 1997, and was formally registered in 2000.

SAPF is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) with Public-Benefit Organisation (PBO) status.

In January 2024, the organisation commenced a rebranding journey, and was formally launched as SAPF, unveiling a new name with a new brand and identity, reflecting our experience and expertise, gained over decades of practice.

SAPF is a civil society infrastructure organisation which operates as an intermediary at the intersection of philanthropy and civil society. SAPF is also a trusted implementing partner and thought leader, in the philanthropy space, and offers customised services to its corporate and non-profit partners, in support of building a resilient civil society.