“Young people have always been the drivers of social change. And this generation holds unique promise.”
~ Charlize Theron

The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project invests in and advances the health and safety of young people in Southern Africa to create a more equitable future for all.
Featured Story
We are thrilled to share CTAOP’s Impact Report for 2024 highlighting the resilience and strength of our Program Partners and Youth Leaders. The report highlights themes of their work and the power of our collective impact.
Featured Campaign
When you shop with Olivela, you can select CTAOP to receive 20% of the net proceeds from every purchase, which helps provide young people with crucial resources for their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Featured Video
Content Warning (Topics: gbv; sexual violence)
Every 10-11 minutes, a rape case is reported in South Africa – but it’s estimated that only 1 in 9 gender-based violence (GBV) cases are reported. In South Africa, an estimated 60% of social services for women and children are provided by civil society – not the government.
CTAOP’s Program Partners – CBOs (community-based organizations) working to combat GBV – make up part of that 60%. Watch to meet the incredible leaders and organizations working everyday to create a safer South Africa, and learn about what they believe is needed to get us there.

Featured Story
CTAOP's 2024 Impact Report
We are thrilled to share CTAOP’s Impact Report for 2024 highlighting the resilience and strength of our Program Partners and Youth Leaders. The report highlights themes of their work and the power of our collective impact.

Featured Campaign
Olivela x CTAOP
When you shop with Olivela, you can select CTAOP to receive 20% of the net proceeds from every purchase, which helps provide young people with crucial resources for their sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Featured Video
Preventing Gender-Based Violence
Content Warning (Topics: gbv; sexual violence)
Every 10-11 minutes, a rape case is reported in South Africa – but it’s estimated that only 1 in 9 gender-based violence (GBV) cases are reported. In South Africa, an estimated 60% of social services for women and children are provided by civil society – not the government.
CTAOP’s Program Partners – CBOs (community-based organizations) working to combat GBV – make up part of that 60%. Watch to meet the incredible leaders and organizations working everyday to create a safer South Africa, and learn about what they believe is needed to get us there.
Our grantmaking amplifies community‑driven programs
We partner with community-based organizations that support young people, their sexual and reproductive health and rights, and the prevention of gender-based violence.