Shadow Global is proud to be the first organisation in South Africa to fully champion impact sourcing: a purpose-driven, outcomes-led model that transforms excluded youth into thriving contributors to the economy. We were founded to tackle high youth unemployment and create sustainable, meaningful career pathways that support economic inclusion.
partnerships with like-hearted employers and funders
Expanding Reach
Growing training capacity
We are expanding our training capacity to reach more young people across South Africa. Our centres are strategically located and fully equipped, providing learners with the skills, mentorship, and support they need to step confidently into meaningful careers.
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.
In recent years, this impact has been celebrated through multiple industry awards for excellence and innovation, including recognition as:
Top Impact Sourcing Partner
Top Non-Technical Innovation
Top Future Skills Platform Adopter
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.
Shadow thrives because of a powerful ecosystem of partners: employers, funders, and allies who share our belief that doing good is also good for business. Together, this network fuels career creation, strengthens inclusive workplaces, and drives sustainable impact that touches families and communities across South Africa and beyond.