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Join the movement. Help change the future of diabetes.

Diabetes is a national crisis in South Africa. But with your help, Diabetes Alliance can do more—reach more people, strengthen more communities and push harder for the change millions of South Africans need.

Make a difference in your family, workplace and community.

Diabetes Alliance team members engaging with a visitor at a public activation
People working together at a Diabetes Alliance event

Volunteer and local action

Bring what you have. Start where you are.

You do not need a special title to make a difference. You need a willingness to act—and a place to begin.

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Join an activity

Show up for an Alliance campaign, public event or community activity in your area.

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Lead local action

Bring an idea for a health talk, awareness activation, peer-support activity, walk or community initiative.

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Contribute a skill

Use your experience in communication, organising, fundraising, design, monitoring, administration or technical work.

Ready to act?

Tell us how you would like to help

Complete this short form. We will contact you when there is a relevant opportunity or to discuss the idea you bring.

Please provide at least an email address or WhatsApp number.

From one action to national change

A movement grows when people act—together.

One conversation becomes an activity. One activity brings people together. Across communities and provinces, that momentum becomes a stronger national voice for diabetes action.

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Step forward

One person decides that diabetes action cannot wait.

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Take action

An idea becomes an activity, campaign or collaboration.

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Build momentum

More people connect, learn and act together.

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Shape change

Local action strengthens a national civil society voice.

Organisations and supporters

Put your organisation behind a stronger response

The Alliance offers a credible national platform for organisations that want to turn purpose, expertise and resources into visible action.

Diabetes Alliance and partner representatives presenting the 2023 Diabetes Summit report
Partnership turns shared ambition into practical action.

Affiliate partners

Bring your reach, knowledge and community

Community groups, civil society organisations, professional bodies and other organisations can join shared campaigns, learning and advocacy while bringing their own strengths to the movement.

  • Contribute expertise and local reach
  • Join credible national campaigns
  • Help shape practical shared action
Explore collaboration

Fund or support

Invest in change people can feel

CSI funding, sponsorship, grants, philanthropy, programme funding and in-kind support can help the Alliance expand public education, community action, advocacy and accountability.

  • Reach more families and communities
  • Turn advocacy into visible action
  • Create lasting social impact
Discuss opportunities

What your support can make possible

Big change is measured in human lives

Together, we can help turn a national crisis into earlier action, stronger support and better possibilities for millions of South Africans.

A stronger start for a child

Help a child living with type 1 diabetes—and their family—access knowledge, support and a more hopeful future.

Fewer avoidable complications

Bring prevention and early action closer to communities, helping reduce devastating outcomes such as amputations.

Hope through diabetes distress

Help a teenager experiencing burnout, isolation or stigma feel understood, connected and less alone.

A livelihood protected

Help a breadwinner stay healthy, remain at work and protect the income their family depends on.

Stay connected

Follow the movement. Be ready for the next call to action.

Follow, share and help carry the message for a stronger response to diabetes across South Africa.

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