Xhuma South Africa

xhuma is a social project aimed at increasing the financial literacy of low-income pupils in south africa and empower them for a better future. the lack of financial literacy (general spending, saving and budgeting skills) is one of the most significant problems in the south african society. as a direct consequence, people often struggle with expenditure planning and usually can't afford to pursue their dreams. here is where xhuma steps in – now, the 7. edition of the project, xhuma 2020, with new ideas and ambitions to build a truly long lasting behavioral change. we strongly believe that lack of financial literacy (such a necessary skillset, particularly nowadays!) needs to be addressed at a young age, rather than at a later stage. hence, we are determined to help children so that, in the future, they will be in a better position not only to develop themselves, but also to have an impact on their surroundings. we will use our most important tool - the financial literacy game (a ver