Unlocking access to education with EasyEquities and Feenix

At CN&CO, we’re proud to work with organisations that are making a real difference. Feenix is one of those partners. They do exceptional work in expanding access to education in South Africa. We recently featured them in a blog about their partnership with Absa, helping graduates clear historical student debt and finally access their qualifications.

Now there’s another way to support their mission.

This April, EasyEquities has added Feenix as the latest Donate for Good beneficiary. It’s a simple idea with powerful impact: invest in your own future while helping unlock someone else’s.

At the heart of both organisations is a shared belief that access matters. Feenix exists to ensure that education is not limited by financial means. EasyEquities has done much the same for investing, breaking down barriers and making it accessible, affordable and open to everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a first-time earner or a student just getting started, there’s a place for you.

Impact

The impact Feenix has already had is significant. The organisation has raised over R341 million and supported more than 5,600 students. Many of these young people come from households earning below R350,000 a year and would not typically qualify for traditional funding like bursaries or scholarships.

But it’s not just about funding. Feenix takes a broader view, offering tools, guidance and ongoing support to help students navigate financial pressure, stay on track academically and complete their studies. That kind of support changes outcomes. It improves graduation rates, boosts employability and contributes to long-term economic inclusion.

As EasyEquities’ Dimakatso Makhafola puts it: “Access should never be the barrier to ambition. By supporting platforms like Feenix, we’re helping bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, ensuring more young people have the resources they need to succeed.”

Through Donate for Good, EasyEquities investors can contribute as little as R5 at the final step of an investment transaction. It’s seamless and intentional. A small action, repeated often, can make a meaningful difference.

And that’s really the point. Investing is no longer just about personal gain. It can also be about shared progress.

Feenix’s Cara-Jean Petersen captures it well: “Starting can often feel like the hardest part – whether it’s pursuing higher education or taking control of your finances. At Feenix and EasyEquities, we are united in making that first step simpler and more accessible.”

If you’re new to investing, this is a good place to begin. And if you’re already on the EasyEquities platform, it’s a chance to extend your impact a little further. Because sometimes, the smallest contributions can open the biggest doors.