About IMVELI
A grassroots NPO for healthier, more just communities.
Established in 2017 and legally registered as NPO 192-778, Imveli is an independent community development organisation governed by a Board of Directors.
What Imveli means
Three pillars, one purpose
Research
Generating evidence to understand community challenges, inform policy and strengthen programme effectiveness.
Training
Building the skills, knowledge and capacity of individuals, groups, volunteers and institutions.
Awareness
Educating communities on social, health, environmental and human rights issues to drive positive change.
Vision
Healthy, empowered, resilient and inclusive communities free from HIV-related vulnerabilities, gender-based violence, poverty, food insecurity and human rights violations.
Mission
To improve the wellbeing of vulnerable communities through evidence-based research, mobilisation, capacity building, advocacy and sustainable development.
Core values
What guides our work
Governance
Board-led. Transparent. Accountable.
Imveli is governed by a Board of at least three members providing strategic leadership, policy direction, financial oversight, risk management and compliance. The organisation maintains transparent governance systems, annual reporting and sound financial management under its Constitution and applicable South African legislation.