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The UnLearning Children Foundation

To uplift youth, one life at a time. At The UnLearning Children Foundation, we believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and it's time for …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About The UnLearning Children Foundation

To uplift youth, one life at a time. At The UnLearning Children Foundation, we believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and it's time for us to start unlearning the stigma around seeking support. We want to make mental health care accessible to every child in Africa, because we know that by redefining the narrative, we can save lives and bring hope to a generation that needs it more than ever. Broadly speaking the Foundation's mission is: To help, uplift, and guide children and adolescents aged 10-19 in South Africa and across Africa. To address mental health challenges that contribute to youth suicide by providing awareness, counselling, and professional support. To run UnLearning Days and school-based programmes …

Headquarters
Durban, Kwa-zulu Natal
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

To uplift youth, one life at a time. At The UnLearning Children Foundation, we believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and it's time for us to start unlearning the stigma around seeking support. We want to make mental health care accessible to every child in Africa, because we know that by redefining the narrative, we can save lives and bring hope to a generation that needs it more than ever. Broadly speaking the Foundation's mission is: To help, uplift, and guide children and adolescents aged 10-19 in South Africa and across Africa. To address mental health challenges that contribute to youth suicide by providing awareness, counselling, and professional support. To run UnLearning Days and school-based programmes that inspire children to reimagine their worth, potential, and future. To partner with individuals, corporates, and communities to fund and sustain evidence-based mental health interventions.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 35

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The UnLearning Children Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Durban, Kwa-zulu Natal, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

The UnLearning Children Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in South Africa is 35/100.

The UnLearning Children Foundation is located in Durban, Kwa-zulu Natal, South Africa. Its registered address is 22 Boekenhout Drive.

The UnLearning Children Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in South Africa.

The UnLearning Children Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To uplift youth, one life at a time. At The UnLearning Children Foundation, we believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and it's time for us to start unlearning the stigma around seeking support. We want to make mental health care accessible to every child in Africa, because we know that by redefining the narrative, we can save lives and bring hope to a generation that needs it more than ever. Broadly speaking the Foundation's mission is: To help, uplift, and guide children and adolescents aged 10-19 in South Africa and across Africa. To address mental health challenges that contribute to youth suicide by providing awareness, counselling... The UnLearning Children Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in South Africa.

Among education charities registered in South Africa: The UnLearning Children Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 35/100.

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Peer charities

Other education in South Africa, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about The UnLearning Children Foundation

What is The UnLearning Children Foundation?
The UnLearning Children Foundation is a education nonprofit organization based in Durban, South Africa. To uplift youth, one life at a time. At The UnLearning Children Foundation, we believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and it's time for us to start unlearning the stigma around seeking support. We want to make mental health care accessible to every child in Africa, because we know that by redefining the narrative, we can save lives and bring hope to a generation that needs it more than ever. Broadly speaking the Foundation's mission is: To help, uplift, and guide children and adolescents aged 10-19 in South Africa and across Africa. To address mental health challenges that contribute to youth suicide by providing awareness, counselling, and professional support. To run UnLearning Days and school-based programmes that inspire children to reimagine their worth, potential, and future. To partner with individuals, corporates, and communities to fund and sustain evidence-based mental health interventions.
Where is The UnLearning Children Foundation located?
Headquartered in Durban, South Africa.
Is The UnLearning Children Foundation trustworthy?
The UnLearning Children Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The UnLearning Children Foundation's website?
https://theunlearners.com/foundation/
Are donations to The UnLearning Children Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.