Our Background
Maru is registered in South Africa as not for Profit Company under section 21 of the companies act. Maru was established to respond to social development needs and environmental challenges that are faced by the majority of the South Africans. Maru Focuses on community development through the implementation of various programmes to alleviate poverty, create jobs, develop enterprises, preserve natural resources and bring about social cohesion and nation building.
Maru believes that through partnerships with local communities, government and civil society organisations tangible, sustainable and equitable social-economic benefits shall be realised.