From Consumption to Contribution: The Rise of Impact-Led Social Retail Valentine’s Day has long been associated with buying things we enjoy in the moment, like flowers, chocolate, or cards. Small gestures that come and go. But what if those same moments could celebrate connection and shape the kind of country we want to live in? That question sits at the...
This November, while much of the world turned to fast consumerism for Black Friday, Wellness Warehouse chose a more meaningful path, one that prioritised its core value of sharing wellness for the good of people and planet. As part of its 2025 Green Friday initiative, Wellness Warehouse invested over R120 000 into organisations delivering real impact across South...
This October, as part of Elephants Alive’s ‘Ndlopfu Gogos - When the Wise Meet the Wise’ Initiative five Relate Gogos swapped their beading tables at their Ikamva Labantu Seniors Clubs in Cape Town for a once-in-a-lifetime safari filled with awe, discovery, and heartfelt connection. Never in their wildest dreams did these senior crafters who make Relate...
For more than 14 years, Out of Africa, the flagship brand of Tourvest Destination Retail , has worked side by side with Relate Bracelets to give shoppers an opportunity to empower communities and fund local causes in conservation, health, social upliftment and education. It’s an enduring partnership that has turned retail into a force for good and now recognised...
For over 15 years, Relate has made opportunity our touchstone for meaningful change. On this World Rhino Day, Relate Bracelets is proud to share the story of how community, conservation, and collaboration are coming together to protect one of Africa’s most iconic and endangered species: the rhino. Hope Woven by Hand To date, more than R600 000 has been raised...
This Mandela Day 2025, we invite you to join Relate Bracelets and Ikamva Labantu for a heartfelt initiative that transforms 67 minutes into a year of impact. Together, we aim to honour Madiba’s legacy by supporting some of South Africa’s unsung heroes, our Gogos (grandmothers), through a creative, team-building activity with real meaning. What to Expect...
Our partnership with SANCCOB shows how ethical retail can be a lifeline for endangered species and for the communities who craft our bracelets. As the world unites on 8 June to celebrate World Oceans Day, we’re taking a moment to honour not just our oceans, but the powerful, people-centred solutions helping to protect them. At Relate Bracelets, we believe that...
South Africa, on the edge of Africa’s malaria belt, is on track to eliminate the disease by 2028, with fewer than 10,000 cases reported annually thanks to focused prevention. Yet globally, malaria still claims over 597,000 lives each year, 95% in Africa . World Malaria Day on 25 April reminds us that the fight against malaria requires more than policy; it demands...
For 14 years, Relate has made impact accessible to everyone. We exist to empower communities, helping township elders put food on their tables, creating employment for underserved young adults, and supporting causes that care for our people, wildlife, and natural spaces. As we celebrate raising R80 million for social change, with over 4.5 million people worldwide...
In a world where mental health struggles are often faced in silence, Relate Bracelets, in collaboration with Wellness Warehouse and The Counselling Hub , are taking a stand to make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Together, we have launched a new bracelet, designed not just to raise awareness but to show those battling mental health...
In a world where access to quality education can change lives, Relate Bracelets stands as a beacon of hope. We’ve partnered with impactful organisations to empower disadvantaged youth with the education they deserve. Here’s how we’re making a difference together: The Amy Foundation: Safe Spaces for Learning and Growth The Amy Foundation’s After...
The power of partnership lies at the heart of social change. Relate Bracelets’ collaboration with Nando’s Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) exemplifies this truth. What began as a mission to combat malaria in Southern Africa has blossomed into a long-term partnership that changes lives, bridges cultures, and creates economic opportunities. The recent...
The 2024 International Leaders in Loyalty Summit, hosted in Cape Town, attracted a prestigious gathering of global loyalty experts and industry frontrunners. Esteemed brands such as Discovery Vitality, Vodacom’s Vodabucks, The Foschini Group, FNB Ebucks, and African Bank were among the key participants, driving conversations about setting new benchmarks in customer...
Our commitment to bring clean, accessible water to rural South African villages through Relate Water is is gaining momentum through a now powerful union with deboer swim. The partnership, which was formally announced at the London leg of the T100 Triathlon Pro Race series, aims to bring clean water to an estimated 10 000 people in South Africa over the next year...
Life-Changing Eye Surgeries Illuminate Hope and Clarity for the Poor in Eastern Cape, South Africa In a remarkable collaboration with Blind Loyalty and Grace Vision, Relate Bracelets is helping to make a profound impact in the Eastern Cape by providing life-changing eye surgeries to the region’s most impoverished residents. This initiative is not just about...
We all know that South Africa is a country whose deep and storied history means that today it continues to face a myriad of complex socio-economic challenges. Despite facing these formidable challenges, South Africa continues to demonstrate its indomitable spirit in tackling systems of poverty and inequality to create a more equitable and prosperous future for all. This...
