UNLOCKING POTENTIAL THROUGH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

About us

Way Forward centre for community development established in 2016 May by founding director Mr Silas Gumede and Team in response to the massive impact of HIV/AIDS and Covid19 pandemic in communities.

Aimed to combat and alleviate poverty to (OVCY) Orphaned Vulnerable Children and Youth in South Africa. Our programmes are unique, appealing to young people because they provide a platform to develop and address issues in order to be successful in life.

Our Vision is to be a safe and creative environment where Orphaned, Vulnerable Children and Youth are part of leadership to develop positive lifestyle.

Objectives

The following are the key objectives: “UNLOCKING POTENTIAL THROUGH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT”.

This project is two-fold:

Firstly, our organisation has a community building dimension. Way forward serve as a center to improve the state of our communities in terms of Skills Development for Orphaned, Vulnerable children and Youth affected by HIV-AIDS.

Also those who are affected by Covid-19 pandemic and Youth from rehabilitations and place them for income generation projects, also empowering Women and older persons to be active participants in building the South African economy.

Secondly, The center is aimed at improving people’s lives by providing needed skills program in the workforce.

1256+/- Food Parcels distributed monthly

528+ people trained since 2016

18720 Orphaned, Vulnerable children and youth benefited from Psycho-social program since 2016

Our Impact

What We Do

We continue to raise funds in the global movement of generosity to help communities and families survive the pandemic.

740+

Homes Funded

Your generosity and our group of volunteers has allowed us to build over 740 houses in 15 communities.

500+

People Housed

Children and their families have been saved and taken off the streets to be housed.

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Countries

Through global partnerships, we’re able to provide communities with the quality life they deserve

Our Progress

Projects through People

Working hand-in-hand to make a better world for our future generations to come, from one person to another.

Education support for Children within their community

With your financial support, we can send hundreds of children to school allowing them access to more opportunities.

Give to your Sponsored Child and their Families

Sometimes you want to go beyond the “basics” to give your sponsored family additional opportunity and support.

Volunteer Opportunities! Enrich the lives of the community

There are a number of ways you can volunteer with Foundation. Be a part of the change!

Our Sponsors

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!