GreaterGood South Africa

Our Mission Statement

The centre is committed to further human rights through the law by directing its skills in the area of criminal and social justice towards the understanding and attempted solution of local community problems, focusing particularly - though not exclusively - on the challenges within the justice system.

About Us

The organisation seeks to achieve access to justice for all. It exists to help the less fortunate individuals to have access to legal advice and representation in a court of law just like everyone else.

Programmes

• Provide legal diagnosis, advice and information
• Follow up on cases telephonically and through home visits
• Initiate legal processes on behalf of clients
• Provide advice on assistance to other service providers and community groups
• Community presentations

Goals and Objectives

• Promote and support the protection of human rights through the justice system and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• Develop, empower and support disadvantaged communities to resolve conflicts and to achieve their rights to justice and services
• Educate and train members of disadvantaged communities on their rights, how to access justice and to contribute to teaching in relevant subjects in the Faculty of Law
• Collect and maintain data on social and legal problems encountered in disadvantaged communities
• Monitor the implementation and impact of law, policy and performance of state agencies in disadvantaged communities