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Empowering rural women to build self-reliant communities and eradicate poverty since 1991. WDB Trust provides developmental micro finance.

Through microfinance, skills development, psychosocial support and our Pan-African Advocacy Pillar, we amplify women’s voices and drive change, ubuntu at our core. We link poor rural communities to developmental resources in their areas in order to assist them to graduate from poverty. We empower communities in our areas of operation by providing developmental training and ICT training. We aim to

continue to be financially sustainable through our income-generating projects, services and investments. Vision

South African women safe at home and in their communities; economically self-reliant and participating fully in the socio-economic transformation of our country to make it an inclusive, democratic and non-sexist society. Mission

Building productive households towards sustainable and self-reliant communities. Value Statement

We are South African women respectful of one another and of the communities we serve, we are trustworthy, accountable and fulfil our responsibilities with commitment, diligence, honesty and integrity. We strive for excellence. Our actions are underpinned by the social value of Ubuntu. Strategic Objectives

To promote financial and socio-economic development in poor rural communities
To contribute towards poverty eradication
To empower women and promote unity and co-operation among women
Goal

To support enterprise development in rural areas as a tool for economic growth
To link poor rural families to development resources to assist them to graduate from poverty
To empower communities in which we operate by providing developmental and ICT training
To support youth and girl-child development initiatives

16/06/2026

Honouring the voices that changed history and supporting the generation building what comes next. Happy Youth Day from WDB Trust.

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13/06/2026

A message to the youth from our WDB Trust Desk.

You are not just inheriting South Africa’s future — you are actively redesigning it. Every skill learned, every business started, every community uplifted, and every barrier challenged becomes part of a new story for generations to come. At WDB Trust, we are inspired by young people who choose progress over limitation and purpose over passivity. The change you want, is in your hands.

11/06/2026

Meet Zakhona Radebe

Zakhona lives with her four children, and for a long time, the household faced significant financial challenges as she was unemployed. The family relied on three Child Support Grants, which were not enough to meet their basic needs. They often ran out of food before receiving their next income due to limited budgeting skills. The family also faced challenges with access to clean drinking water, relying on a nearby stream, and lacked a vegetable garden to support sustainable nutrition. Over time, Zakhona became socially withdrawn and lost hope due to prolonged unemployment.

Through WDB Trust support, Zakhona received holistic psychosocial support, helping her regain confidence and re-engage with her community. She was educated on water purification methods, and local water challenges were raised through ward meetings. She was also encouraged to attend community gatherings, where she learned about a school construction project and secured employment.

Today, Zakhona is employed and has gained financial literacy skills, including budgeting and saving. She has improved her household’s financial stability, no longer runs out of food, and has been able to build a safer home and purchase essential furniture. WDB Trust continues to support and encourage her to start a vegetable garden for sustainable access to nutritious food.

08/06/2026

We appreciate the incredible people working behind the scenes who keep things moving and make a real difference every day. Your dedication supports families, strengthens communities, and helps drive meaningful progress. For 35 years, WDB Trust has proudly stood alongside those creating opportunities through hard work, enterprise, and innovation.

04/06/2026

From early community gatherings to structured programmes and national reach, Our growth and impact reflects the strength of women working together.

01/06/2026

Empowerment goes beyond income. Our Zenzele Development Programme supports women through
leadership development, business training, and community engagement, equipping them with tools to build sustainable livelihoods. When women gain confidence, knowledge, and access to opportunity, entire communities begin to shift.

25/05/2026

This Africa Day, we celebrate a continent rich in resilience, innovation, and opportunity. As we reflect on this year’s African Union theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” we recognise the vital role women play in building sustainable communities across Africa.

For 35 years, WDB Trust has supported women in strengthening households, growing local economies, and creating lasting change. Access to resources, knowledge, and opportunity remains essential in empowering women to lead sustainable development within their communities.

We celebrate African women as drivers of progress, shaping resilient communities and contributing to a more united and sustainable Africa.

21/05/2026

As WDB Trust, our work extends beyond communities into regional advocacy, amplifying the voices of women across Africa. Let us take a look back at moments from African Women in Dialogue where our vision goes beyond concept and into action.

18/05/2026

Skills development remains a critical driver of economic empowerment. Through our Training Academy, we equip women with practical business skills, financial literacy, leadership training, and health education services that support long term growth and wellbeing.

14/05/2026

Our journey began with a powerful vision, to support rural women in building sustainable livelihoods. Over the years, that vision has grown into a movement.

Address

WDB House. 59 Cradock Avenue
Johannesburg
2196

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

011 341 9900

Website

http://www.wdbtrust.org.za/

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