United for Change is a Bloemfontein-based non-profit that supports people in under-resourced communities through direct, practical help. It was founded in early 2023 by Johannes C Wolfaardt, who saw growing hunger, unemployment, and a rise in teen suicide, adult suicide, and gender-based violence in his own community—and decided to act.

What started as small, informal efforts quickly grew into a focused organisation working on the ground with families, schools, churches, and local leaders. The team prioritises long-term trust and local relationships over big campaigns or one-off donations.

Main areas of work:

• Food relief: Regular meals for children, unemployed adults, and older people.
• Education support: Help with school applications, uniforms, transport, and tutoring.
• Work support: Skills training, job prep, and support for small businesses.
• Basic services: Help accessing IDs, grants, counselling, and home visits.
• Suicide and trauma support: Awareness campaigns, helplines, and direct outreach on teen suicide, adult mental health, and gender-based violence.

Most of the work happens in Bloemfontein and surrounding areas, where the team focuses on households facing the highest risk of being overlooked. United for Change stays close to what’s real—supporting what communities are already doing, and stepping in where gaps are too wide to ignore.

The plan going forward is simple: stay local, stay responsive, build deeper ties, and work with others who care about the same things. The goal isn’t to grow for the sake of growth—it’s to keep showing up in a way that makes a real difference.

More info at www.unitedforchange.org.za.