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Lelethu

'It's Ours'

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Ubunye's Vision for 2021-2025

Where Communities Lead
in pursuing Sustainable Development that builds Resilience to Climate Change.

Ubunye is currently developing its next 5-year strategy

01

Deepening

Community

Ownership

Ubunye is committed to establishing community ownership of its organisation. It is gradually working towards this through its community-led governance structure: Siyakhana. Siyakahana is made up of community representatives who ensure the community designs, monitors, evaluates and shares the results of its programmes. 

 

Siyakhana shifts power to communities – where it belongs

02

Contributing to Global Sustainability Efforts

Local action can drive global change. Ubunye aligns its work with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), measuring our impact through SDG indicators and connecting with national and international partners to share knowledge and lessons learned.

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Resilience and Adapting to Climate Change

Rural communities are deeply affected by climate change. Together Ubunye develops practical, culturally relevant solutions for adapting to a changing environment.

From resource-efficient farming to green businesses and climate-smart infrastructure, we integrate resilience into every programme – drawing on both global expertise and local knowledge.

How This Vision Comes to Life Across Our Programmes:

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Health & Wellness

(Masiphile)

FUNDING:

In partnership with the Department of Health, we support wellness from the ground up.

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This includes:

  • Immunisation and health promotion for under-5s

  • Prevention and management of chronic diseases (HIV, TB, hypertension, diabetes)

  • Training and support for Community Health Workers

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All aligned with SDGs and rooted in community leadership.

 

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Savings & Livelihoods

(Sinako)

FUNDING:

With over 200 active savings groups, communities have the tools to mobilise around economic resilience and climate action.

 

We support:     

  • Green business development     

  • Agroecological farming (e.g. aquaponics, drought-resistant crops, small livestock)   

  • Environmental stewardship rooted in local knowledge

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Education for Life

(Isisekelo)

FUNDING:

We blend traditional knowledge with digital learning to support sustainable development in education.

 

This includes:   

  • Strengthening our network of community-run ECD centres     

  • Extending support to primary and secondary schools

  • Building sustainable, resilient infrastructure using local materials and renewable energy

  • Creating learning environments that are food secure, safe, and future-facing

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