Our Story
Empowering Excluded Youth Through Skills, Mentorship, and Opportunity
Shadow Global was founded in response to South Africa’s staggering youth unemployment rate. We exist to create sustainable pathways to employment and meaningful permanent work for excluded youth across the country, advancing both social impact and economic inclusion. By merging training, mentorship and secure job placements, we are rewriting the story of work for young people and opening doors where none existed.
Our Values
H.E.A.R.T.
Our approach is grounded in five core values that guide how we engage with every student, partner and colleague:
Human
We bring heart to every connection and make people feel cared for.
Empathy
Awareness
Radiance
Trust
We keep our word, stay honest and follow through on promises.
Industry
Recognition
Our model is recognised by the South African Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Global Business Services (GBS) industry as trusted and outcomes led. We don’t just create jobs; we build careers, grow confidence, and transform futures.
These accolades affirm the strength of our model and, more importantly, the collective power of an enabling, like-hearted ecosystem of employment partners and funders who share our vision for inclusive growth and lasting transformation.
Our Leadership
