United Way South Africa: 10 Years of Impact

10 YEARS OF IMPACT

A decade of people, partnerships and possibilities creating lasting change across South Africa.

11 NOVEMBER 2026

A DECADE UNITED

Ten years ago, a simple belief brought us together: lasting change happens when we work as one.

Over the past decade, United Way South Africa has worked alongside communities, businesses, schools, volunteers and partners to expand opportunity and respond to some of the challenges facing South Africans.

From helping young people prepare for education and employment, to strengthening food security, livelihoods and community resilience, every chapter of our journey has been shaped by people choosing to act together.

This anniversary is not only about looking back. It is about recognising the people behind the impact and asking what we can achieve together in the next ten years.

A DECADE IN NUMBERS

[262 617+]

Lives Impacted

[4 Provinces]

Geographic Footprint

 

[1 435 620+]

Communities Reached

[60+]

Partners Mobilized 

[4]

Impact Pillars

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Years of Impact 

THE NEXT 10 START WITH US

 

Ten years of impact have shown what is possible when people come together.

Your support can help United Way South Africa continue creating opportunities for young people, strengthening livelihoods and supporting communities in the years ahead.

Together, we can make the next decade even more impactful.

OUR IMPACT

FOUR PILLARS. ONE SHARED PURPOSE.

For 10 years, United Way South Africa has brought people, partners and communities together to create opportunities and strengthen communities. Our work is focused across four interconnected pillars that help people thrive.

FINANCIAL SECURITY

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Creating pathways to opportunity and independence 

United Way South Africa works to help people build the skills, knowledge and opportunities they need to strengthen their livelihoods and move towards greater financial independence.

Through skills development, employability initiatives, entrepreneurship and income-generating opportunities, we work with partners to help individuals and families build more secure futures.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY

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Helping young people realise their potential

Every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and build a future.

Through education support, academic development, career guidance, skills development and pathways into further education and employment, United Way South Africa works to help young people prepare for the opportunities ahead.

HEALTHY COMMUNITY

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Creating the conditions for people to live and thrive.

Healthy communities begin with access to the essentials people need to thrive.

United Way South Africa supports initiatives that strengthen health, nutrition, food security and wellbeing, helping individuals and families build healthier lives and stronger foundations for the future.

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

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Stronger communities are built together.

United Way South Africa works alongside communities and partners to respond to challenges, strengthen local capacity and create sustainable solutions.

By connecting people, resources and organisations, we help communities become better equipped to respond, recover and move forward.

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THE NEXT 10 START NOW

For 10 years, United Way South Africa has brought people, partners and communities together to create meaningful change.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are also looking ahead — to more young people reaching their potential, more families building secure futures, healthier communities and stronger communities across South Africa.

The story of the next 10 years is ours to write together.

10 YEARS OF IMPACT
United Way South Africa
11 NOVEMBER 2026