To work in close cooperation with the ANC, COSATU and different civil society organizations for a better socio-economic development anf for gender equality in South Africa and with the IGD on issues of international concern.

The FES was able to open in 1991 its first official office in Cape Town, which was subsequently moved to Johannesburg in 1993. Dialogue and consultation but also capacity building was offered by the FES to assist in the process of political transformation and to prepare the ANC for future government. We further political and social education of individuals from all walks of life in the spirit of democracy and pluralism,and facilitate access to university education and research for gifted young people by providing scholarships. We contribute to international understanding and cooperation.

Quality of governance
Gender equality
Capacity building
Environmental Policy