Empowering Fathers. Transforming Futures.
Shaping a brighter future and building a better world for our daughters and the community at large.
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About Us
A Movement Rooted in Responsibility, Love, and Social Justice
EFED was founded in South Africa to confront a growing concern: the disconnect between fathers and their daughters in modern society.
Our mission is simple yet transformative — to restore, empower, and support the vital role of the father in the family unit, particularly in the upbringing and protection of girls. Our work is community-driven, evidence-informed, and grounded in the belief that empowered fathers raise balanced, confident children — both daughters and sons
We are a registered non-profit operating across all nine provinces in South Africa. Our team includes social workers, educators, mentors, and community leaders who design and implement programs that tackle issues such as gender-based violence, absent fatherhood, poor male role modeling, and the need for protective parenting.
EFED is not just a program — it’s a movement of men rising to meet the needs of the next generation.
Services
Charity With Difference
Get Inspire and Help
Be the reason a daughter believes in her worth. Join a movement where fathers lead with love, protect with strength, and inspire through action.
Send Us Donations
Your gift changes lives. Help us train fathers, protect daughters, and build safer, stronger families—one donation at a time.
Become A Volunteer
Step up, stand out, and serve. Join us in empowering fathers and protecting daughters across communities in South Africa and the world.
Empowering futures
When fathers rise, daughters thrive. Together, we build confident girls, stronger families, and safer communities.
Community partnerships
Together, we go further. Partner with us to create lasting impact in homes, schools, and communities across South Africa and the world.
Transparent operations
Every rand is accounted for. We operate with integrity, openness, and full accountability to our donors, partners, and communities.
Initiatives
Explore our upcoming initiatives
“Adopt-a-Girl-Child” Empowerment Program
Estimated Budget: R850,000 – R1.2 million (first 12 months, across 3 provinces)
Provide critical support (education, self-defense training, menstrual health kits, mentorship, and psychosocial services) for vulnerable girls in father-absent homes.
Monthly care kits (sanitary pads, hygiene products, learning materials)
Father-figure mentorship through trained EFED volunteers
Life skills and self-defense workshops
Psychosocial support sessions with registered social workers
Transport stipends & food packs for at-risk girls attending EFED events
Clear, measurable impact
Corporates, government, and schools easily align with “girl child” campaigns
Encourages community ownership and visibility
30 Aug
/ 2025
“Fathers First” Mobile Workshop Tour
Estimated Budget: R750,000 – R950,000 (nationwide pilot: 6 provinces over 6 months)
Bring EFED’s parenting, protection, and gender-based violence prevention workshops directly to townships, villages, and under-resourced communities using mobile units and local facilitators.
Mobile training units or branded bakkies with audio-visual gear
Pop-up fatherhood & protection workshops in schools, churches, and community halls
Training of community-based facilitators
Merchandise & material kits (manuals, T-shirts, booklets)
Data collection tools for feedback and monitoring impact
Visible, grassroots-driven impact
High PR value for sponsors and media coverage
Aligns with national priorities on fatherhood, GBV prevention, and youth protection
30 Aug
/2025
Goals
Our goal is to reach approximately
17M
children around South Africa
41,6M+
Donations
1,7B
Funds Raised
9000+
Volunteers
Your questions answered
Get informed now. Answers to your common questions
Frequently asked questions
Empowering Fathers to Empower Daughters (EFED)
What is EFED?
EFED stands for Empowering Fathers to Empower Daughters. We are a South Africa-based nonprofit organization committed to educating, equipping, and supporting fathers (and father figures) to become more involved, protective, and nurturing in raising empowered, confident daughters.
Who can join EFED?
We welcome:
Fathers, guardians, or father figures of girls.
Mothers who wish to refer the fathers of their children or participate in shared parenting support.
Volunteers, trainers, and professionals passionate about fatherhood, gender equity, and child development.
Supporters and donors from all walks of life.
What does EFED do exactly?
EFED runs community-based and national programs, including:
Parenting & fatherhood workshops
Protection and self-defense training
Health and emotional well-being education
Father-daughter bonding activities
Mentorship for fatherless girls
Outreach campaigns in schools, communities, and workplaces
Is EFED only for biological fathers?
No. EFED is inclusive of all father figures, including stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, male guardians, and mentors. We also welcome fathers of sons, as they play a key role in shaping the next generation of respectful men.
How can I get involved as a volunteer?
Visit our website or local EFED branch and fill out the volunteer sign-up form. We’ll guide you through:
A short orientation
Background screening (for child protection)
Role-specific training
Volunteers can help with mentoring, facilitation, outreach, admin, and event coordination.
What services are offered for girls?
Through our “Adopt-a-Girl-Child” initiative and other programs, girls receive:
Mentorship and empowerment sessions
Self-defense and safety skills training
Health & hygiene education
Support with school supplies and basic care kits
Referrals to mental health and psychosocial support
Do you operate across South Africa?
Yes. EFED is building a national network with provincial directors and local branches in all 9 provinces. We’re currently active in [add current provinces], with expansion underway.
How is EFED funded?
We rely on:
Donations from individuals and families
Monthly memberships (Free to Premium Tiers)
Corporate sponsorships
Government and community development grants
Events, fundraisers, and merchandise sales
How can I donate?
You can:
Donate online via EFT, SnapScan, or PayFast
Visit our branches for in-person contributions
Support the “Adopt-a-Girl-Child” fund
Sponsor a workshop or mentorship program
We welcome donations from R20 to R10,000 or more, and every rand makes an impact.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes. EFED is in the process of registering as a Public Benefit Organization (PBO) under SARS, which will allow us to issue Section 18A certificates for qualifying donations.
What membership tiers do you offer?
We have flexible membership options:
Free: Access to selected workshops and updates
Bronze (R20/month): Entry-level member support
Silver (R100/month): Priority access to events + care packs for daughters
Gold (R200/month): Includes school readiness kits + mentorship placement
Platinum (R300/month): Includes self-defense sessions + medical & mental health referrals
Black (R500/month): Full access + sponsor one girl’s full year program
What makes EFED different from other NGOs?
We focus specifically on fatherhood, a deeply neglected area.
We serve both dads and daughters—bridging the generational, emotional, and gender gap.
We combine parenting, protection, and empowerment under one holistic approach.
We’re homegrown, community-based, and driven by lived experience in South Africa.
Can EFED work with schools and churches?
Absolutely. We run custom workshops, awareness campaigns, and mentorship programs in:
Primary and secondary schools
Churches and faith-based organizations
Community halls, libraries, and sports centers
I’m a corporate or organization. How can we partner?
We offer:
Employee wellness and fatherhood sessions
CSI (Corporate Social Investment) opportunities
Sponsorship packages and co-branded outreach
Visibility through our workshops and media platforms
Please contact: corporate@efed.co.za
How do I contact EFED?
Visit our website at: www.efed.co.za
Email: info@efed.co.za
Phone/WhatsApp: +27511011900/+27812441419
Social Media: efedsa
What We Do
Transforming Fatherhood and Strengthening Families
EFED provides dynamic, community-centered services designed to:
Educate fathers and male guardians on modern parenting practices, gender sensitivity, child protection, and mental health.
Empower daughters through life skills, personal safety training, health education, and emotional development.
Facilitate mentorship programs that connect fathers with one another and create supportive peer groups.
Promote positive masculinity and emotional literacy in boys, helping fathers raise healthy sons too.
Build stronger communities through public education, school partnerships, and collaborative outreach efforts.
Every EFED program is tailored to the unique social, cultural, and economic realities of South African families.
News and Updates
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