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Invest in inclusion. Create real opportunity.
In South Africa, fewer than1% of people with disabilities are employed in the open labour market.
Behind that number are thousands of young adults who are willing and able to work, but who have never been given the opportunity.
At The Living Link, we are working to change that.
By supporting The Living Link, you are directly contributing to skills development, employment access, and breaking the cycle between disability and poverty.
A Story of What’s Possible
Siya's journey through support, growth and opportunity.
Why Support The Living Link
Young adults with disabilities in South Africa face extremely high levels of unemployment and limited access to further training.
Without intervention, many remain excluded from the economy and dependent on long-term support, reinforcing the cycle between disability and poverty.
Your support helps to:
- Create access to accredited training
- Build independence and work readiness
- Enable entry into the open labour market
- Reduce long-term dependency
- Drive meaningful, measurable inclusion
This is not charity.
It is investment in potential.
How Funding Works
The Living Link operates on a blended funding model, which includes family contributions, bursaries, corporate and CSI funding, and learnership funding.This shared approach ensures sustainability, accountability, and access, allowing more young adults to participate in the programme while maintaining a high standard of delivery and support.
Ways to support
Learnership Sponsorship
Sponsor a learner through a full, accredited skills development pathway. This option offers measurable impact and strong alignment with B-BBEE Skills Development requirements.
Bursary Contributions
Support access to training and programme delivery at a flexible level, contributing directly to learner development and participation.
CSI Partnerships
Partner with The Living Link to support programme sustainability and inclusion at scale. Contributions can be aligned with your organisation’s B-BBEE and strategic objectives, with structured reporting and impact tracking.
For a detailed breakdown of these options, including costs and benefits:
Individual giving
Individuals can play a meaningful role in creating opportunity. You can support The Living Link through once-off donations or ongoing monthly contributions via debit order. Each contribution directly supports training, learner participation, and the transition into employment.
Other ways to get involved
Not all support is financial. There are many meaningful ways to get involved and be part of creating inclusive opportunities.
You can support The Living Link by:
- Becoming a job sampling host site and providing real workplace exposure for our students
- Offering a venue or services for events such as graduation or training
- Donating in-kind resources, such as stationery, cleaning supplies, or other programme needs
- Sharing your expertise, through mentorship or skills-based support
- Following and sharing our work on social media to help raise awareness
These contributions play an important role in building a broader ecosystem of support and inclusion.We believe that meaningful change happens through collaboration. By getting involved, you become part of a growing community working towards greater inclusion and opportunity.
Frequently asked questions
How will my contribution be used?
Funding contributes directly to programme delivery, including accredited training, learner support (such as stipends, meals, and transport), and the resources required to support students through training, job sampling, and transition into employment.
How do you ensure accountability and transparency?
The Living Link is a registered NPO and PBO and follows structured financial and reporting processes. We provide clear reporting on the use of funds, learner progress, and programme outcomes to ensure accountability.
Can I see the impact of my contribution?
Yes. We provide structured reporting, including progress updates, outcomes, and real learner stories. Where applicable, funders may be allocated a group of learners or learner places for impact tracking.
Does my contribution qualify for tax benefits?
Yes. The Living Link is a registered Public Benefit Organisation, and qualifying donations are eligible for a Section 18A tax certificate.
How does this align with B-BBEE and Skills Development requirements?
Funding can contribute towards B-BBEE elements such as Skills Development and Socio-Economic Development. Learnership sponsorships in particular offer measurable Skills Development impact, supported by compliant documentation for reporting and verification.
Can funding be tailored to our organisation’s requirements?
Yes. We offer flexible funding options and can structure contributions to align with your organisation’s CSI, B-BBEE, and strategic priorities, while maintaining compliance and audit readiness.
What is the difference between a learnership, bursary, and CSI contribution?
Learnership sponsorship supports a full, structured skills development pathway with formal accreditation and compliance benefits. Bursary contributions support access to training and programme delivery at a flexible level. CSI partnerships contribute to broader programme sustainability and inclusion outcomes.
Can individuals also contribute, or is this only for companies?
Both individuals and organisations can support The Living Link. We offer flexible options to allow for meaningful contributions at different levels.
