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Section 01 — Who We Are

About Community Rise Uthando

A development centre rooted in the spirit of generosity, working across Soweto and surrounding communities.

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Our Vision

To be a one-stop community centre addressing all issues and problems.

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Our Mission

We empower the community to change people's lives by sharing information, advice, and experiences.

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Who We Are

Community Rise Uthando is a registered South African non-profit and public benefit organisation based at 1607 Kanya Road, Senaoane. The centre delivers six core programmes — a disability help desk, skills development, food resilience, after-school care, senior citizen support, and a substance abuse programme — serving individuals of all ages across employment, skills, health, education and awareness.

The organisation is led by Founder and Director Thandiwe Maseko, and works in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, the National Youth Service, local clinics and community co-operatives to deliver its programmes.

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Our Team & Community

Facilitators and community members in a planning session at the centre
Community members seated together during a programme session
Senior citizens gathered outdoors at a community event