Common Purpose started in the United Kingdom in 1989 and to
date, more than 30,000 people have participated in our leadership
development courses internationally.
The idea spread and Common Purpose courses are currently run in
France, Germany, Ghana, India, Sweden, Turkey, Ireland, Hungary and
South Africa.
Common Purpose South Africa was launched in 2000 with the
backing of Cyril Ramaphosa and Nicky Oppenheimer both of whom are
our Patrons.


Rose Shabalala talks about Common Purpose
The courses are well established in Gauteng. In January 2007 we
launched in Cape Town and expect further development across the
country to follow. Our Common Purpose community in South Africa
continues to grow.
Our speakers, host organisations and participants alike create
impact and sustainability in our country through their
collaborative approach to leading change in their respective
communities.