Giving Back

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
– Nelson Mandela

Vision

Our vision is to protect and conserve expansive wildlife corridors in order to provide sustainable environments for wildlife and community to coexist in a harmonious and sustainable manner.

Mission

Through conscious and responsible eco-tourism, we support surrounding rural communities; conserve natural habitats and protect her wildlife. Through feasible initiatives and enriching outreach projects, we endeavour to educate and inspire these communities on the value and critical importance of land and wildlife conservation so that they may become custodians of the land and benefit from their efforts. All tourism business profits are re-invested back into the business model. All funds received from donors are directed towards identified outreach impact pillars that drive change anchored solidly on the principles of development, wellbeing and conservation.

About us

Lalibela Community Outreach owns and manages a recreation centre within the Seven Fountains’ community village. The centre serves as a safe and vibrant haven for the people of the community who mostly come from rural, impoverished homes. We undertake to support members of the community through various initiatives and small projects made possible through generous donations.

Foundation Impact Pillars

Education and Youth Development through Sport

Exercise and movement are essential to one’s well-being and health. Soccer, netball, karate, traditional dance and a gumboot troupe keep the children healthy and busy. We are excited to announce our support of a community junior and senior cricket team and look forward to their development. As part of our continued aid, the Foundation assists with transport to and from matches and events, equipment, uniforms and practise facilities for all the sporting codes.

Nutrition

Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture in collaboration with Rhodes University pioneers regular workshops in the community on small scale and backyard gardening. Produce grown is sold at a monthly market in Grahamstown. The Foundation assists these budding farmers with seeds and seedlings to grow produce but also the skillset to manage their own small businesses successfully by upskilling them with essential business acumen.

Soup Kitchens and Food Parcels

Daily soup kitchens are funded by the Foundation. This offering ensures that all members of the community receive at least one nutritious meal per day. We supply the local primary school with breakfast porridge ingredients on a daily basis. The children also receive a meal from the recreation centre in the afternoons. There has been a marked improvement in school attendance and academic performance because we care.

During the school holidays, the Foundation provides the children with up to three meals per day.

Healthcare

Most of the healthcare facilities our community members have access to, are poorly resourced and under staffed. It is our intention to support our community with better healthcare options, especially should the need arise for speciality care for which they have little to no means.

Ongoing Community Projects

Dogs, cats, donkeys and cows are looked after with the assistance of Ikhala Veterinary Services. With their support, we keep as many animals as possible sterilised, dewormed and tick and flea free. Kennels are gifted to individuals who look after their pets. These kennels are made from old pallets and decking planks once used in the lodges and no longer in use due to refurbishments. The Foundation provides food once a week for dogs and cats.