Our Goal
Maru’s goal is for a sustained improvement in the quality of life of the previously disadvantaged South African communities. Together with our strategic partners and donors, we deliver programmes of action that encapsulates initiatives on a local, regional, national and international level, to support the rights and aspirations of rural and disadvantaged communities to clean and green their environment, preserve their natural and cultural heritage, utilise their land sustainable to ensure food security, start and manage their own businesses, manage natural resources and actively participate in the South African economy. We implement and promote the use of latest and environmentally friendly technologies for conservation, community development, waste management and endeavouring to close the digital divide that exists between rural and urban communities.