

Partner With Us
Build sustainable communities through collaboration, not charity.
Umnotho works with partners who believe in community-led development, long-term impact, and shared value creation.
Why Partner With Umnotho
Umnotho is more than a housing initiative.
We are a community-driven organisation building solutions across housing, financial inclusion, skills development, food security, and enterprise.
Partnerships enable us to:

Expand access to affordable housing

Strengthen community development programmes

Create economic opportunities that last
Build systems owned by the community itself
We partner with organisations that value empowerment, accountability, and long-term outcomes.
Ways to Partner With Us

Community Development Partnerships
Support programmes focused on food security, skills training, youth development, women empowerment, and small business support.

Housing & Infrastructure Support
Partner on housing developments, community facilities, and land-based initiatives that strengthen long-term settlement stability.

Skills & Training Collaboration
Work with Umnotho to support training programmes, job preparation, and on-the-job learning opportunities for community members.

Enterprise & Investment Partnerships
Engage with Umnotho’s community-owned enterprises and investment initiatives through Leruo Investments, supporting sustainable income generation.

Our Partnership Approach
At Umnotho, partnership is not about handouts.
It is about shared responsibility and shared impact.
We believe that:
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Communities must be active participants in their own development
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Value created should remain within the community
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Transparency and accountability are essential
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Sustainable change requires long-term commitment
Every partnership is built on these principles.
Let’s Start the Conversation
If you are interested in partnering with Umnotho, we would welcome the opportunity to explore how we can work together.
Contact us about partnerships
Leslie Gama
Role: Managing Director
Corporate and Technical
leslie@umnotho.org.za
Samuel Ngoma
Board Chairperson
Governance and Whistleblowing
samuel@umnotho.org.za
