Sponsor a School Jersey for a Learner in Tembisa
Sponsor a Jersey. Tag 3. Pass the Warmth.
Jerseys Sponsored So Far
Help us reach our goal of 1,000 jerseys this winter.
How It Works
Four simple steps to spread warmth across Tembisa.
Sponsor a Jersey
Contribute R350 to put a warm school jersey on a learner in Tembisa.
Post About It
Share your sponsorship on social media with #FudumalaUbuntuChallenge.
Tag 3 People
Challenge 3 friends, family members, or colleagues to do the same.
Warmth Spreads
They sponsor, tag, and repeat. Together we reach 1,000 jerseys.
Choose Your Impact
Every tier puts warm jerseys on every learner who needs them most.
Triple Ubuntu
Triple your impact and warm three learners this winter.
School Champion
Champion an entire school and leave a lasting mark on a community.
Why School Jerseys Matter
Winter in Tembisa is cold. For many learners, a school jersey is not a uniform item they can take for granted. It is the difference between focusing in class and shivering through a lesson. It is the difference between feeling part of something and feeling left out.
The Fudumala School Jersey Drive exists to close that gap. Through community giving and the Ubuntu Challenge, we sponsor a school jersey for R350, and every jersey goes directly to a learner through the participating schools in Tembisa that we work with.
Since 2023, we have reached over 800 learners across 15 schools, from Ecaleni LSN to Mariting Primary. In 2024, a single partnership with Sandvik put 570 jerseys into the hands of learners across 12 schools. In 2025, we expanded to the Eastern Cape. You can read about our full impact from the 2025 season and see what is possible when a community shows up.
The Ubuntu Challenge is simple. You give, you share, you tag three people, and warmth spreads. Businesses, schools, families, and individuals have all taken part. Some sponsor one jersey. Others sponsor a classroom. To understand exactly how the challenge works, the steps are straightforward and the impact is real.
One jersey. One child. One winter made warmer.
Our Impact So Far
Three years of putting warmth where it matters.
15 Schools Across Tembisa
Every jersey we sponsor will be delivered to schools across Tembisa. We currently serve 15 schools in the community.
Fudumala School Jersey Drive FAQs
What is the Fudumala School Jersey Drive?
The Fudumala School Jersey Drive is a community campaign that helps sponsor warm school jerseys for learners in Tembisa.
How much does one school jersey cost?
One school jersey sponsorship is R350. Each contribution helps put warmth and dignity back into a learner's school day.
Who receives the sponsored jerseys?
Sponsored jerseys are delivered to learners through participating schools across Tembisa.
How does the Ubuntu Challenge work?
A sponsor gives towards a jersey, shares the campaign, tags three people, and encourages them to pass the warmth forward.
Can companies or teams sponsor multiple jerseys?
Yes. Businesses, teams, families, and individuals can sponsor one jersey or support multiple learners through larger contribution tiers.