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Letters from the springs.

Field notes, voices, and reflections from the women, youth, and elders shaping rural water justice in KwaZulu-Natal.

Commemoration · Women's Day

Abaqaphi Bendalo — Spring-First Campaign.

Abaqaphi Bendalo is not a political campaign. It is a community call — and a call from nature itself — asking us to protect the natural springs that sustain life. On Women's Day, our Executive Director Nkosazana Haas delivered a Keynote honouring the courage, leadership, and daily sacrifices of women who continue to hold families and communities together.

Women's Day Keynote — from Executive Director Nkosazana Haas · Abaqaphi Bendalo Spring First Campaign

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Asilindi advocates for the recognition, protection and sustainable management of indigenous and community-based natural springs in underserved and historically neglected villages across Nkandla, advancing water justice, environmental justice and social justice for rural communities.

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Rural Empowerment

From the springs of Nkandla, with care.

A 100% women-led organisation advancing water justice, environmental conservation, and community well-being in rural KwaZulu-Natal.

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