Ukundiza development Institute (UDI) understands that ‘the Nation that does not take care of its youth does not deserve its future’ OR Tambo. UDI was founded on identified need in Youth Development and its mission has always been development of young people and in the context of Community Development because young people grow within communities in this regard our mission is:

To deliver quality skills development service to our communities that is accredited and recognised nationally responds to fight against poverty and hunger. By being an implementation partner of Farming and Agricultural programmes that are replicable and create lasting and profitable legacy in communities especially rural communities and informal settlements.

To partner with communities and contribute to their upliftment so that they are able to organise for development on their own behalf in areas of Youth Development, Fight against HIV/AIDS, entrepreneurship and Economic Development

To participate in the Public Employment that is characterised by its focus on Youth Employment and significantly contribute to the reduction of unemployment among young people. Through an approach that includes Life Skills, Technical Skills Training and Work place exposure.

To partner with youth organisations, communities, business, government department and institutions, faith based organisations and civil society to develop integrated ways of making
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an impact to young people and communities and achieving transformation one initiative at a time prioritising work in marginalised communities especially those in rural areas and informal settlements in big cities.

To end poverty and hunger in all their form and ensure that our society and its people can fulfill their full potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment. Establish a skilled and visionary society youth and adults men and women that is able to use earth’s resources to create wealth and live sustainable and harmoneous lives.