Supporting vulnerable children and youth through education, health, dignity, and opportunity in rural South Africa.
The Dignity First project by Isibani Organisation addresses this issue by providing school uniforms, shoes, and hygiene items to learners identified through partnerships with school management teams. Beyond material support, the initiative promotes child protection, combats gender inequality, and empowers girls by restoring their dignity and confidence.
Access to higher education in South Africa is critically dependent on successful application to tertiary institutions. However, the application process is often financially inaccessible for learners from low-income households, many of whom are forced to forgo applying altogether due to inability to pay application fees. We will prioritise assisting students with applications through Central Applications Office which has 19 higher education institutions with multiple and diverse learning streams and allows students to apply for up to 6 course choices.
The Festive Dignity Drive is a seasonal outreach initiative by Isibani Organisation aimed at supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged families in rural communities during the December holiday season. In areas where poverty is widespread, the festive period is often a time of hardship rather than celebration. Many households-especially those led by women, grandparents, or unemployed youth-struggle to afford even the most basic meals.
This year, Isibani Organisation is committed to deepening our reach, scaling our efforts, and delivering meaningful change across all our programmes-ensuring no child or youth is left behind.
In 2025, we aim to equip 2 rural schools with container-based computer labs and train at least 750 learners and out-of-school youth in basic IT skills, digital literacy, and coding. Our focus is on increasing access to offline learning tools and reducing the digital divide in disadvantaged communities.
We aim to reach 250 unemployed youth through our digital skills bootcamps, entrepreneurship support, and internship placements. Our goal is to prepare more young people for employment, vocational training, and micro-enterprise opportunities by the end of the year.
We plan to assist 400 vulnerable children, particularly girls, with uniforms and dignity kits, while conducting 20 GBV awareness sessions in schools and churches. By training coaches and community volunteers, we’ll strengthen our response to abuse and create safer spaces for learning and growth.
Our 2025 goal is to run structured after-school sports programs in 15 schools, engaging over 600 learners in soccer, netball, and athletics. Through mentorship, life skills sessions, and school tournaments, we will promote inclusion, leadership, and healthy lifestyles.
