Building Communities.
Changing Lives.
Empowering communities across Gauteng through education, health, and sustainable development programmes since 2011.
12,000+
Lives Impacted
8
Active Programmes
15
Years of Service
200+
Volunteers
Our Programmes
Six community-driven initiatives creating lasting change across Gauteng.
Youth Development
Empowering young people in Johannesburg with mentorship, life skills, and leadership programmes that...
Early Childhood Education
Providing quality early learning experiences for children aged 2–6 through community-based crèches a...
Women Empowerment
Supporting women through skills development, micro-enterprise training, and support groups that fost...
Skills Training
Equipping community members with practical vocational skills in construction, IT, and hospitality to...
Food Security
Addressing hunger through community gardens, food distribution programmes, and nutrition education f...
Community Health
Improving access to basic healthcare through mobile clinics, health education, and partnerships with...
Meet Our Team
Nomsa Dlamini
Founder & Director
MSocSci (Development Studies), UCT
Pieter van Wyk
Programme Manager
BA (Social Work), UP
Zanele Mthembu
Community Liaison
Dip. Community Development, UJ
Community Voices
“The youth programme changed my son's life. He went from struggling at school to being a top achiever. The mentors truly care about every child they work with.”
Thandi Mokoena
“Thanks to the skills training programme, I learned computer skills and got my first office job. Ubuntu Rising gave me a future I never thought was possible.”
Sipho Ndlovu
“The women's empowerment group helped me start my own sewing business. I can now support my family and I've hired two other women from my community.”
Grace Molefe
Support Our Mission
Every contribution helps us reach more families, train more young people, and build stronger communities across South Africa.