James Institute
The James Research Institute for Social Innovation (JRISI) is a fellowship/think tank of like–minded Politicians, Academics, Business people, and Social sector advocates that combine at an institutional and individual level to discuss, refine and influence policy around the domain of social innovation.
At present the Trust is collaborating with significant community based Partners including; National Action Committee for Children Infected and Affected by HIV and AIDS (NACCA), SA Cares for Life, Lefika La Botshabelo OVC Centre, Thandanani Children’s Foundation, Tswelopele Step by Step. In addition the Trust is supporting several Faith Based Organisations, including; the National Initiative for the Reformation of South Africa (NIRSA) and The Eden Foundation, in championing the mobilisation of the South African faith-based movement.
Strategic objectives
- Network at a national level for OVC
- Influence policy at a national level for OVC
- Research into Social Innovation
- Develop an internship program
- Develop a communications strategy
- Develop a knowledge management repository
- Develop packaged products and services
- Develop social innovation consulting capacity
Products and services
Products
- Research papers
- Academic papers
- Thought pieces
- Editorials
Services
- Advocacy
- Policy refinement
- Leadership training
- MSOVC training
- Internship for administrators
- Social entrepreneurial consulting