Making an Impact

Umthelela Social Investments (Umthelela) is a dynamic NPC that was founded with a distinct mission: to deliver socio-economic development initiatives and empower and uplift small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa.

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Making an impact

bridging the funding gap that impedes SME growth

Umthelela Social Investments (Umthelela) is a pioneering NPC dedicated to transforming South Africa’s socio-economic landscape. Our mission is to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through cutting-edge enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programs and innovative community solutions.

1000

SMEs supported

3000

Innovation Challenge applications

3000

SMEs trained

1500

jobs created

300

Loans and grants funding

18

African countries worked in

making an impact

Alignment

  • United Nations SDGs

  • 7 Principles: Investors in Inclusive Finance (PIIF).  

  • BEE Codes of Good Practice: ESD Scorecard. 

  • United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI)

  • OECD

  • Social Performance Task Force (SPTF): Universal Standards for Responsible Inclusive Finance