What We Actually Do

Equal Life Institute (ELI) is a South African nonprofit organisation committed to advancing civil and economic rights by empowering underprivileged communities through direct support, strategic advocacy, and grassroots mobilisation. We work across sectors essential to building a just and equitable society—including education, transpot, SMME development, justice (with a focus on crime prevention, human rights, and public safety), health, document verification (such as IDs, passport, visa, asylum, and insurance), food safety, and sports, where we actively challenge discriminatory policies.

 

ELI serves communities in need by providing hands-on assistance and targeted interventions that help individuals access their rights, overcome systemic barriers, and improve their quality of life. Every initiative we undertake is rooted in the belief that equity is not just a principle—it’s a lived reality we strive to make possible.