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Hand in Hand Southern Africa Hand in Hand Southern Africa, is an NGO envisioned to reduce poverty within impoverished communities

Hand In Hand has a track record in helping the poor to help themselves. Through our model, we have successfully implemented poverty alleviation programmes in poor communities. Our model focusses on:

Social Mobilisation:
Supporting the formation of Self Help Groups (SHGโ€™s), particularly among marginalised and poor communities, training them on financial literacy and savings

Enterprise Development Training:
We have an accredited Enterprise Development Training programme which focusses on all steps to business development

Access to finance:
Facilitating access to finance either via internal lending within the SHG or through partners

Value addition & Market linkage :
Offering additional support to our beneficiaries to help grow their enterprises. This can involve specific skills livelihood training, or assisting with accessing markets.

30/09/2026

Skills can change more than what one person is able to do.

When knowledge is shared, practised and applied, it can create new possibilities for families, businesses and communities.

This September, we've been exploring what it really means to build skills.

Because capacity building isn't only about what people learn. It's about what they can do with what they learn.


A skill doesn't always stop with the person who learned it.When knowledge becomes a practical skill, it can be shared, a...
29/09/2026

A skill doesn't always stop with the person who learned it.

When knowledge becomes a practical skill, it can be shared, applied and passed on to others.

One person learns.
Another person benefits.
A family gains new possibilities.
A community becomes stronger.

This is one of the ways skills contribute to lasting change: they can travel.

At Hand in Hand Southern Africa, we believe that capacity building is not only about what people learn, but also about what they are able to do, share and build with that knowledge.

What is one skill you've learned that you've passed on to someone else?


A milestone worth celebrating! ๐ŸŽ“โœจJoin us in congratulating our colleague, Asiphe, on her graduation with a Diploma in In...
25/09/2026

A milestone worth celebrating! ๐ŸŽ“โœจ

Join us in congratulating our colleague, Asiphe, on her graduation with a Diploma in Internal Auditing from Vaal University of Technology .

We are proud to celebrate not only this achievement, but the dedication, commitment and learning behind it.

Congratulations, Asiphe! We wish you continued growth and success. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“


What comes after the training โ“Learning a new skill is an important step. But what helps people turn that learning into ...
25/09/2026

What comes after the training โ“

Learning a new skill is an important step. But what helps people turn that learning into something they can actually use โ“

We'd like to hear from you.

Which would make the biggest difference after training, and why โ“

A. Mentorship
B. Resources
C. An opportunity to practise
D. Something else

๐Ÿ‘‡ Share your thoughts in the comments.


๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ. ๐ŸŒHeritage lives in the stories we tell, the knowledge we pass on, the tradition...
24/09/2026

๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ. ๐ŸŒ

Heritage lives in the stories we tell, the knowledge we pass on, the traditions we preserve, and the communities we build together.

At Hand in Hand Southern Africa, we recognise that development does not happen in isolation. It is shaped by the people, cultures, knowledge and experiences that make each community unique.

Today, we celebrate the diversity of our heritage and the strength that comes from communities coming together to create opportunities, support one another and build a better future.

Happy Heritage Day from all of us at Hand in Hand Southern Africa. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

23/09/2026

A skill doesn't become useful simply because someone has learned about it.

It grows through practice, application and experience.

Across our programmes, we see people putting new knowledge and skills to work in their businesses, livelihoods and communities.

What skill are you currently putting into practice โ“

What happens after the training ends โ“Learning a new skill is an important first step.But putting that skill into practi...
21/09/2026

What happens after the training ends โ“

Learning a new skill is an important first step.

But putting that skill into practice can require other things too: opportunities, resources, mentorship, support and experience.

What do you think people need most after receiving training โ“



It's Friday QUIZ โ€ผ๏ธ Imagine you're starting a small business today.You have a good idea, but you can only choose one ski...
18/09/2026

It's Friday QUIZ โ€ผ๏ธ

Imagine you're starting a small business today.

You have a good idea, but you can only choose one skill to develop first.

Which would you choose โ“

A. Financial management
B. Communication
C. Customer understanding
D. Adaptability

We want to hear your thoughts.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Tell us your choice and why.


16/09/2026

Story of Change: From training to opportunity. ๐ŸŒฑ

Wendy's journey shows what can happen when skills become tools for action.

After starting a snacks business, Wendy faced challenges with business knowledge, record keeping and managing her finances.

Through Hand in Hand Southern Africa's Enterprise and Wealth Empowerment Programme, she received training, mentorship and support to strengthen her skills.

She put what she learned into practice, rebuilt her business and significantly increased her monthly profit.

Today, Wendy runs a spaza shop and continues working towards a stronger and more sustainable livelihood.

Her story reminds us that skills are not only something we learn. They are something we can use to create opportunities.

What skill has helped you turn an opportunity into something more โ“

Hand in Hand Sweden



A good business idea is only the beginning.Running a business requires people to make decisions, manage money, understan...
14/09/2026

A good business idea is only the beginning.

Running a business requires people to make decisions, manage money, understand their customers, communicate effectively and adapt when things change.

Skills help turn an idea into something that can be built, managed and sustained.

Which skill do you think is most important for a small business owner โ“Tell us why.




Hand in Hand Sweden

Address

Homestead Park, 37 Homestead Lane, Corner 12th Avenue
Rivonia
2021

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27110214535

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