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Siyakhana

“Building Together”

Ubunye’s Community-Led Governance Model

At Ubunye, programmes aren’t delivered to communities – they’re built with them. Siyakhana is the structure that makes this possible.

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How It Works

​Our governance system is made up of Programme Working Groups – community-led teams that guide each of Ubunye’s core programme areas:

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• Masiphile – Health & Wellness

• Isisekelo – Education for Life

• Sinako – Sustainable Livelihoods

 

These groups are formed by community members, selected by their villages to represent local priorities. Each group works alongside Ubunye’s technical staff, who are also nominated by the community.

 

Together, they design, manage, and monitor the programmes – ensuring they’re grounded in local knowledge, responsive to real needs, and shaped by those they serve.

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The Cooking Pot Metaphor

In traditional isiXhosa cooking, it takes many hands to prepare a nourishing meal. Siyakhana is just like that.

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Communities of Practice

Models

Lessons Learned

SUSTAINABLE

LIVING

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Isisekelo

Sinako

COMMUNITY

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Programme Working Groups

Why It Matters

  • Community-first design: Programmes are rooted in the lived experiences and aspirations of the people they serve

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  • Local leadership: Communities shape the vision, decide priorities, and hold programmes accountable

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  • Collective learning: What works is shared – turning experience into knowledge that can inspire others

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The Community Advisory Board

Each Programme Working Group sends a representative to the Community Advisory Board. This board brings all the ideas, learnings, and feedback together – strengthening collaboration across programmes. One member of the Advisory Board also sits on Ubunye’s Board of Trustees, ensuring community voices are heard at every level of decision-making.

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Connect With Us

Director: Katy Pepper

 

katy@ubunyefoundation.co.za

T: +27 (0)46 622 7896

F: +27 (0)46 622 7889

A: Unit 7, The Workshop,

1 Rautenbach Road, Makhanda, 6139

P O Box 448, Makhanda, 6140

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