Programmes that grow people, create work and strengthen communities
What we Offer
Jika Uluntu brings together arts-based youth development, public-employment and skills pathways, and participatory programmes that strengthen relationships and social cohesion.
Voices of Ubuntu is our flagship programme, connecting this work through research-informed, culturally rooted and professionally facilitated methods. Schools, NPOs, government departments and workplaces can commission programmes, while funders and partners can support delivery in communities that cannot carry the full cost
How our model works
WHAT WE OFFER
Jika Uluntu
youth development
Helping young people understand themselves, find their voice and lead
Through age-appropriate, arts-based programmes, children and young people learn to name emotions, build healthy relationships, express themselves, make safer choices and participate meaningfully in their communities.
The Voices of Ubuntu journey grows with the young person—from puppetry, story and play in the early years to Forum Theatre, workplace exposure, digital storytelling, identity work and community mentorship.
Who it is for: ECD centres, schools, youth organisations, communities and child-focused partners
Economic Growth & Job Creation
Creating paid work through programmes that serve communities
Through EPWP work opportunities, donor-funded projects and paid programme commissions, Jika Uluntu recruits, prepares and employs local people to help implement programmes in schools, institutions and communities.
Facilitators, performers, mentors, programme assistants, coordinators, administrators and community mobilisers gain income, supervised work experience and practical skills while delivering services their communities need.
These opportunities can support progression into repeat programme work, further learning, longer-term employment, freelance practice or enterprise.
Who it is for: Public-employment partners, government departments, funders, employers, creatives and unemployed or underemployed community members
Skills Development & Ubuntu Mentor Training
Building people who can deliver safe, high-quality programmes
We provide skills programmes, practitioner development and, where formally approved, accredited learning pathways. Our flagship Ubuntu Mentor Training combines structured learning with supervised practice in safeguarding, facilitation, emotional literacy, Ubuntu dialogue, arts-based methods, documentation and professional boundaries.
The aim is to build community-embedded practitioners who can deliver programmes with consistency, confidence and care.
Who it is for: Educators, ECD practitioners, youth workers, NPO personnel, community leaders, frontline professionals and emerging facilitators
Social Cohesion
Helping people understand difference and act together
Through Forum Theatre, storytelling, movement, digital media and facilitated dialogue, Voices of Ubuntu helps groups bring difficult issues into the open, understand different perspectives and rehearse constructive responses.
Programmes can be adapted for GBVF prevention, school safety, bullying, harmful social norms, workplace wellbeing, intergenerational dialogue, inclusion, community conflict, public participation and relationships between communities and institutions.
The work strengthens belonging, empathy, participation and shared responsibility for change.
Who it is for: Schools, communities, government departments, workplaces, NPOs, first responders and community coalitions
