The ASISA Foundation is a NPO of the savings and investment industry that provides financial literacy, micro-enterprise development and retirement fund trustee education to South Africa’s most vulnerable communities.
Impact Story
Financial education is a powerful tool for social and economic empowerment. It can change the trajectory of people’s lives – and not only their life, but the lives of those around them as well. The infinite impact of our work is seen in the people who have participated in the ASISA Foundation’s programmes, where they have developed financial capabilities that have enabled them…
Financial education is a powerful tool for social and economic empowerment.
Our programmes tackle income generation, economic participation, unemployment, and poverty reduction, enabling funders to showcase significant outcomes.
We support South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Contributions to our programmes qualify funders for either CFE or SED points under the Financial Sector Codes (FSC) immediately upon contribution.
Independent monitoring and evaluation over the past decade demonstrate that participants continue to apply their learning long after completing the courses.
We provide several financial literacy programmes aimed at addressing various aspects of economic participation.
Saver Waya Waya WageWise is a consumer financial education programme which aims to equip employees with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to effectively manage their finances.
The ASISA Foundation FLAME programme builds the financial literacy and business capability of entrepreneurs who own micro-enterprises in township and rural areas.
The ASISA Foundation RFTE programme builds the financial literacy of retirement fund trustees, principal officers and chairpersons, so that they can meet their fiduciary and governance duties towards their funds and engage effectively with fund stakeholders.
Saver Waya Waya WageWise is a consumer financial education programme which aims to equip employees with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to effectively manage their finances.
Saver Waya Waya WageWise is a consumer financial education programme which aims to equip employees with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to effectively manage their finances.
The ASISA Foundation Alumni programme continues the financial education journey of the graduates of its other programmes.
The ASISA Foundation LEAGO programme supports underserved South African students in the scarce-skills fields of actuarial science and information and communications technology, so that they can complete their studies and enter the professions that need them.
We focus on empowering the most vulnerable through financial education to ensure they are not excluded from economic participation and to help break the cycle of generational poverty.
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The remarkable progress we’ve made at the ASISA Foundation is a direct result of the unwavering annual contributions from our ASISA members, along with the generous support of several non-members. We are deeply grateful for their enduring commitment.
Here, we share updates on the impact of our programmes, inspiring success stories, funder insights, and new developments. From empowering participants to advancing financial literacy, this is where we share our latest milestones in making a difference across South Africa.
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