Our Journey
Our Impact Over the Years
From humble beginnings to a nationwide movement, the Fudumala School Jersey Drive has been growing every year, bringing warmth and dignity to learners across South Africa.
2023
Founded
570 across 12 schools
2024 jerseys delivered
262
2025 learners impacted
109
2025 Eastern Cape packs
1,000 jerseys
2026 target
How Fudumala Has Grown Since 2023
From a community idea to a movement reaching 1,000 jerseys.
2023
Early Beginnings
The Fudumala School Jersey Drive was born from a community-driven vision to ensure every learner has the dignity of wearing a proper school jersey.
Read more2024
Breakthrough Year
With the Sandvik corporate partnership, the Fudumala School Jersey Drive delivered 570 jerseys across 12 schools in Tembisa. This was the campaign's biggest year.
Read more2025
Growing Our Reach
In 2025, we impacted the lives of 262 learners. We extended our reach to the Eastern Cape, donating 109 Fudumala packs in partnership with Standard Bank Transaction Banking.
Read more2026
The Ubuntu Challenge
The launch of the Ubuntu Challenge, a viral tag-3 sponsorship model targeting 1,000 jerseys. Built on everything we have learned, with a focus on community participation and transparent impact tracking.
Join the ChallengeFrequently Asked Questions About Fudumala's Impact
When did the Fudumala School Jersey Drive start?
The drive began in 2023 as a community-driven initiative in Tembisa.
What happened in 2024?
2024 was the breakthrough year. With the Sandvik corporate partnership, the drive delivered 570 jerseys across 12 schools in Tembisa.
What happened in 2025?
In 2025, the drive impacted 262 learners and expanded to the Eastern Cape, donating 109 Fudumala Packs in partnership with Standard Bank Transaction Banking.
What is happening in 2026?
2026 marks the launch of the Ubuntu Challenge, a viral tag-3 sponsorship model targeting 1,000 jerseys.
Where does the Fudumala impact happen?
The drive operates in Tembisa, Gauteng, with a 2025 expansion into the Eastern Cape.
Who are Fudumala's corporate partners?
Corporate partners include Sandvik, who partnered in 2024, and Standard Bank Transaction Banking, who partnered for the 2025 Eastern Cape expansion.
What is the Ubuntu Challenge?
The Ubuntu Challenge is the 2026 campaign model: sponsor a jersey, tag three people, and challenge them to do the same, targeting 1,000 jerseys.
Where can I read the full impact story for each year?
Visit the 2023, 2024, and 2025 impact pages linked from this timeline for the full story of each year.
Help Us Reach 1,000 in 2026
Every jersey is a step closer to a South Africa where every learner walks into school with warmth and dignity.