Association for Rural Advancement
Land, dignity and power in rural communities.
AFRA works with farm dweller communities in KwaZulu-Natal to advance secure land rights, agroecology, food sovereignty, gender justice and sustainable livelihoods.
What we do
Justice is built from the ground up.
AFRA combines community organising, legal support, agroecology and policy advocacy under one connected programme of work.
Farm Dweller Rights
Opposing unlawful evictions, securing tenure and services, and strengthening the rights of farm dwellers.
Agroecology
Supporting community-controlled food systems, resilient livelihoods and ecological production.
Policy Advocacy
Turning community evidence into influence so farm dwellers’ rights are recognised and implemented.
Latest from AFRA
News, campaigns and community voices.
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Farm dweller voices belong at the centre of land reform.
Community mobilisation, public advocacy and evidence that moves policy.
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Resource library
Practical knowledge for communities and partners.
Browse publications, reports, research, case studies and other materials from AFRA’s work.