Digital Skills. Economic Opportunity.
The TechWays Foundation expands access to digital education in under-resourced South African schools and helps unemployed youth develop the skills to earn an income in the digital economy.
Through two targeted programmes, we equip young South Africans with practical skills, experience and opportunities.
Our Funding and Implementation Partners
Two challenges. One mission.
Digital Education Gap: Under-resourced schools lack access to quality digital education and teacher support.
Youth Unemployment: Young people lack the skills and opportunities to earn an income in the digital economy.
Our Solution: Practical digital skills programmes that improve access to education and income opportunities.
Our programmes and pathways
Digital Education in Schools
Learners are introduced to key concepts like coding, AI, and cybersecurity
National AI Hackathon
Bringing learners together to use AI, creativity and problem-solving to tackle real-world challenges.
Youth Income Generation
Training and mentoring unemployed youth to build digital skills, secure freelance clients and earn an income.
Digital Jobs Hub
Creating local digital work opportunities in rural communities through skills training, mentorship and access to paying clients.
17,000
Learners Reached
4000+
Empowered Teachers
15,000
Certificates Awarded
50%
NEET Youth Earning income
Real People. Measurable Progress.
Tidimalo, Grade 11
I never thought a girl like me could build something with technology. Now I’m studying computer science at UCT.
Tasmiah, Youth Entrepreneur
Used the AI skills she learnt through TechWays to grow her business to 900 customers.
Cecil, Graduate & Programme Facilitator
From fishing industry worker to creative business owner, Cecil now trains other young people in digital skills.
Phoebe, youth graduate
From never working with a laptop – now I’m designing websites, selling my services and inspiring new students.
How We Create Impact
Two programme pillars. One shared mission: expanding digital opportunity and income pathways.
Meet our Board and Advisors
Hear Their Stories
Meet the young people gaining digital skills, building confidence and creating new opportunities through TechWays programmes.
Latest Stories & News
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Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship with Injini AFrica
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AI-Ready Youth Breakfast - Feb 2026
A curated breakfast briefing for funders and CSI leaders exploring how targeted investment can build an inclusive, AI-ready youth talent pipeline — linking schools, skills, and real income pathways at scale.
Partner With the TechWays Foundation
We work with corporate CSI teams, foundations and other funding partners to deliver practical digital education and create pathways to youth income generation.
Sponsor a School
Fund a Youth Cohort
Support a Digital Economy Hub
Fund digital skills training, coding and AI education for learners and teachers.
Equip unemployed youth with digital skills, mentorship and pathways to paid work.
Help build sustainable digital income opportunities in rural communities.
Partner With Us
We partner with CSI funders and foundations to expand digital education and create income opportunities for underserved youth.
Sponsor a School
Fund digital skills training, coding and AI education for learners and teachers.
Fund a Youth Cohort
Equip unemployed youth with digital skills, mentorship and pathways to paid work.
Support a Digital Economy Hub
Help build sustainable digital income opportunities in rural communities.