The Kya Sand community gathered on an event day
Our impact

THE NUMBERS,
AND THE NAMES

Behind every statistic is a family in Kya Sand whose worst day was met with food, blankets, and people who came back. Here is what we have done together.

500+Individuals supported
30+Fire responses
200+Children equipped
94%Funds to community
500+ Individuals supported with food and clothing
30+ Families assisted after fire disasters
200+ Children supported with school uniforms
12 Community workshops held

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

We believe in complete transparency. Every rand donated to UDRS is accounted for, and we publish our financial reports annually.

Programs & Community Support94%
Administration4%
Fundraising2%
94% of funds reach the community

Registered NPC

South Africa

SARS 18A

Tax Exempt

Annual Reports

Publicly Available

Audited

Financial Statements

VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY

Hear from the people whose lives have been touched by your support.

"After the fire, we lost everything. UDRS came with food and blankets—and they kept showing up. They didn't just help us; they gave us hope."
— ResidentKya Sand
"My daughter can now go to school with pride. The uniform and books UDRS provided made all the difference. She's doing so well in her studies."
— ParentAlexandra
"UDRS listens to us. They don't just come and tell us what we need—they ask, they involve us, they work with us. That's what makes them different."
— Community LeaderSoweto

GALLERY OF HOPE

A visual journey through our work in communities across Johannesburg.

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RECENT UPDATES

March 2024

Winter Relief Drive Launch

Launching our annual winter relief drive to provide blankets and warm clothing to 100+ families.

February 2024

Fire Response in Kya Sand

Provided emergency relief to 8 families affected by a fire in the Kya Sand settlement.

January 2024

Back to School Program

Distributed school uniforms and stationery to 75 children for the new school year.

HELP US DO MORE

Every donation, no matter how small, helps us continue our work in communities that need it most. Join us in making a difference.