Corinthians Africa

Corinthians Africa

Committed to Empowering Communities

Committed to Empowering Communities

Committed to Empowering Communities

Corinthians Africa NPC is a registered non-profit in La Rochelle, Johannesburg South. Since 2012 we have used inclusive sport, STEAM education and community food gardens to restore dignity and opportunity for young people, and with Blind SA we run South Africa's first Blind Football League.

Corinthians Africa NPC is a registered non-profit in La Rochelle, Johannesburg South. Since 2012 we have used inclusive sport, STEAM education and community food gardens to restore dignity and opportunity for young people, and with Blind SA we run South Africa's first Blind Football League.

Corinthians Africa NPC is a registered non-profit in La Rochelle, Johannesburg South. Since 2012 we have used inclusive sport, STEAM education and community food gardens to restore dignity and opportunity for young people, and with Blind SA we run South Africa's first Blind Football League.

Key Impact

Through sport, education, and creating economic opportunities, we're uplifting communities and raising a generation filled with hope and purpose. Since our founding, we've been blessed to work with more than 5 000 children and youth.

Through sport, education, and creating economic opportunities, we're uplifting communities and raising a generation filled with hope and purpose. Since our founding, we've been blessed to work with more than 5 000 children and youth.

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Teams in South Africa's first Blind Football League

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Teams in South Africa's first Blind Football League

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Teams in South Africa's first Blind Football League

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards - SED of the Year 2026 (with BASF)
Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards - SED of the Year 2026 (with BASF)

Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards - SED of the Year 2026 (with BASF)

JCI South Africa Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) 2026

JCI South Africa Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) 2026

House Mazibuko

House Mazibuko Community Project of the Year 2025

News24 Young Mandela Award: Social Justice 2025

News24 Young Mandela Award: Social Justice 2025

Black Sash Human Rights Project of the Year 2025

Black Sash Human Rights Project of the Year 2025

Nedbank CSI Project of the Year 2025 and Nedbank Donations Partner of the Year 2025

Nedbank CSI Project of the Year 2025 and Nedbank Donations Partner of the Year 2025

F.R.E.E Young Leader of the Year 2025

F.R.E.E Young Leader of the Year 2025

Testimonials

Testimonials

One of our STEAM program beneficiaries improved by 25% in his academics. He now reads, writes, and calculates confidently. He is focused, proud of his work, and kinder to classmates.

Head: STEAM

a man in a red shirt holding two fingers up
a man in a red shirt holding two fingers up
smiling woman sitting on black chair
smiling woman sitting on black chair

Playing blind football is how I learned to see through sound.

Simphiwe Dube

a man in a red shirt holding two fingers up
a man in a red shirt holding two fingers up
smiling woman sitting on black chair
smiling woman sitting on black chair

Playing blind football is how I learned to see through sound.

Simphiwe Dube

a man in a red shirt holding two fingers up
a man in a red shirt holding two fingers up
smiling woman sitting on black chair
smiling woman sitting on black chair

Our Partners

Our Partners

Real transformation requires collaboration.

Our partners share our commitment to restoring dignity and creating opportunity for marginalised youth across South Africa and beyond. Through their support, expertise, and resources, we're able to deliver holistic programs that change lives.

Together, we're building stable futures for young people who need it most.

Thank you for standing with us.

Real transformation requires collaboration.

Our partners share our commitment to restoring dignity and creating opportunity for marginalised youth across South Africa and beyond. Through their support, expertise, and resources, we're able to deliver holistic programs that change lives.

Together, we're building stable futures for young people who need it most.

Thank you for standing with us.

  • GBVF

  • BASF

  • City of Joburg

  • Blind SA

  • JMPD

  • Nedbank

  • Sun International

  • Old Mutual

  • Hot Slots

  • Credit Guarantee

  • Soul City Institute

  • ENS Africa

  • Department Sports Arts and Culture

  • Dare2Care

  • GBVF

  • BASF

  • City of Joburg

  • Blind SA

  • JMPD

  • Nedbank

  • Sun International

  • Old Mutual

  • Hot Slots

  • Credit Guarantee

  • Soul City Institute

  • ENS Africa

  • Department Sports Arts and Culture

  • Dare2Care

  • GBVF

  • BASF

  • City of Joburg

  • Blind SA

  • JMPD

  • Nedbank

  • Sun International

  • Old Mutual

  • Hot Slots

  • Credit Guarantee

  • Soul City Institute

  • ENS Africa

  • Department Sports Arts and Culture

  • Dare2Care

Young people at a Corinthians Africa sports session in Johannesburg South
Young people at a Corinthians Africa sports session in Johannesburg South

Our Approach: Ubabalo

Our strength lies in the Ubabalo Whole-Life Coaching Model—a psychosocial development approach embedded across everything we do. Whether through inclusive sports, STEAM education, or agricultural training, every young person receives mentorship, emotional support, character development, and life skills.

Ubabalo means "Grace." It's our commitment to coaching the whole person, not just the activity they participate in.

"Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience... Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity." — Colossians 3:12b, 14

Corinthians Africa player celebrating on the field
Coach Jack mentoring young players
Young people at a Corinthians Africa sports session in Johannesburg South
Corinthians Africa community day in La Rochelle, Johannesburg South

Our journey began 14+ years ago

Our journey began 14+ years ago

Our journey began 14+ years ago

Programs

We've created a holistic ecosystem of growth through accredited and recognized programs that reach young people where they are.

Inclusive Sports

We run South Africa’s first Blind Football League, netball programs for young women to prevent teenage pregnancies, and football for young men to steer them away from crime and substance abuse.

Inclusive Sports

We run South Africa’s first Blind Football League, netball programs for young women to prevent teenage pregnancies, and football for young men to steer them away from crime and substance abuse.

Inclusive Sports

We run South Africa’s first Blind Football League, netball programs for young women to prevent teenage pregnancies, and football for young men to steer them away from crime and substance abuse.

Corinthians Africa coaches and families at a community programme

STEAM Centre

Our high-performing centre opens doors to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for youth who face educational barriers.

Corinthians Africa coaches and families at a community programme

STEAM Centre

Our high-performing centre opens doors to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for youth who face educational barriers.

Corinthians Africa coaches and families at a community programme

STEAM Centre

Our high-performing centre opens doors to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for youth who face educational barriers.

Corinthians Africa food garden and agricultural training in Johannesburg South

Agricultural Training

Two community gardens, including a greenhouse, provide hands-on skills and economic opportunities, while providing food to our beneficiaries and the community at large.

Corinthians Africa food garden and agricultural training in Johannesburg South

Agricultural Training

Two community gardens, including a greenhouse, provide hands-on skills and economic opportunities, while providing food to our beneficiaries and the community at large.

Corinthians Africa food garden and agricultural training in Johannesburg South

Agricultural Training

Two community gardens, including a greenhouse, provide hands-on skills and economic opportunities, while providing food to our beneficiaries and the community at large.

Corinthians Africa community day in La Rochelle, Johannesburg South

Community Outreach and GBVF

Reaching out to the community with food, sanitary and clothing parcels, free workshops, discounted rates for veggie produce, GBVF awareness campaigns, educating direct beneficiaries on GBVF and providing food parcels and support to families in need.

Corinthians Africa community day in La Rochelle, Johannesburg South

Community Outreach and GBVF

Reaching out to the community with food, sanitary and clothing parcels, free workshops, discounted rates for veggie produce, GBVF awareness campaigns, educating direct beneficiaries on GBVF and providing food parcels and support to families in need.

Corinthians Africa community day in La Rochelle, Johannesburg South

Community Outreach and GBVF

Reaching out to the community with food, sanitary and clothing parcels, free workshops, discounted rates for veggie produce, GBVF awareness campaigns, educating direct beneficiaries on GBVF and providing food parcels and support to families in need.

Young people training at a Corinthians Africa programme

Volunteer Work

Skills building and gaining practical working experience. Many of our volunteers, including those from the community, have transitioned into leadership roles in corporate, government, and community organizations, proof of Corinthians Africa’s commitment to long-term growth.

Young people training at a Corinthians Africa programme

Volunteer Work

Skills building and gaining practical working experience. Many of our volunteers, including those from the community, have transitioned into leadership roles in corporate, government, and community organizations, proof of Corinthians Africa’s commitment to long-term growth.

Young people training at a Corinthians Africa programme

Volunteer Work

Skills building and gaining practical working experience. Many of our volunteers, including those from the community, have transitioned into leadership roles in corporate, government, and community organizations, proof of Corinthians Africa’s commitment to long-term growth.

Corinthians Blog

Explore articles which tell our story and share our best thinking

FAQ

Everything you need to know

Why is your name Corinthians Africa?

What is Blind Football?

Who can play blind football?

Do women play blind football?

How do I contribute to Corinthians?

Why do you run so many different programs?

FAQ

Everything you need to know

Why is your name Corinthians Africa?

What is Blind Football?

Who can play blind football?

Do women play blind football?

How do I contribute to Corinthians?

Why do you run so many different programs?

FAQ

Everything you need to know

Why is your name Corinthians Africa?

What is Blind Football?

Who can play blind football?

Do women play blind football?

How do I contribute to Corinthians?

Why do you run so many different programs?

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Let's get in touch

Ready to make a difference with Corinthians Africa? Whether you're interested in our programmes, exploring a partnership, supporting our work, or getting involved in our community initiatives, we'd love to hear from you. Let's work together to create opportunities and drive meaningful change.