Indlala Iphelile. Poverty Ends Here.
For nearly 4 decades, Learn to Earn has been helping the unemployed move from dependency to independence through skills training, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities.
18,900+ lives transformed over the last 37 years
76% economically active or studying further*
42% of graduates now run their own businesses*
68% of graduates are youth aged 18–34*
96% completion rate*
* 2024/2025 Financial Year
A hand up not a hand out.
Every day, talented and determined people across South Africa face a simple but devastating reality:Â they want to work, but they lack skills, opportunities, and the networks needed to build a sustainable future.
Learn to Earn exists to change that.
Through practical skills training, life skills development, and job creation programmes, we help individuals move beyond survival and towards self-sustainability. When one person gains employment, an entire family gains hope.
The skills that lead to opportunity
Unlike many training programmes, Learn to Earn is whole person focused, coupled with skills development:
- Market-relevant vocational skills
- Life skills development
- Personal finance education
- Job readiness training
- Entrepreneurship support
- Ongoing job placement assistance
This holistic approach helps graduates not only find work, but build sustainable futures for themselves and their families.
The numbers behind the change
Our latest data highlights the real-world impact of our training model.Â
- 388 individuals enrolled
- 371 graduates completed training
- 96% completion rate
- 76% economically active or studying further
- 42% self-employed business owners
- 68% youth beneficiaries
This impact demonstrates how equipping individuals with skills helps them secure a stable and dignified future.
Create measurable social impact
Partner with a forward-thinking organisation to drive meaningful social change and return on investment:Â
- Legacy giving
- Trusts
- Individual donationsÂ
- Corporate partnerships
- Institutions ie Rotary, Round Table etc
- BBBEE Shareholding
By aligning with Learn to Earn, you can help turn investment into tangible community transformation.
Poverty is over for Buhle
Buhle arrived uncertain about her future.
Today she earns an income, provides for her family, and has regained her independence.
This is what your donation makes possible
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Our success stories
For thousands of Learn to Earn graduates, poverty did not end because someone gave them money.
It ended because someone gave them an opportunity.
"... now I have more confidence and I've gained a skill that changed my life, being a barista means a lot ... now in my family, ever since I am working, we don't sleep without eating. Everything has changed."
Abongile, Ground UP Barista Khayelitsha GraduateÂ
"Learn to Earn helped me a lot because now I have money every day which is something that never happened before. I now have money to send my CV so that I can get a job as well, to help me increase my income."
Anathi,
Bake for Profit Khayelitsha Graduate
"The way I approach things has changed and I have learnt more about myself and God. A lot has changed because now I can help everyone email things and I helped my cousins use the Microsoft programmes."
Andiswa, Shop Assistant Khayelitsha Graduate
"The life skills class helped, especially how to prepare for an interview and put together a CV.
I also had spiritual growth and now know how to behave better. Now I have a job."
Aphelele,
Computer Essentials Hermanus Graduate
Together we can end poverty, one person at a time
Every donation helps equip someone with the skills, confidence, and opportunity to earn a living and support their family.
