Founded in 1992, Africa Foundation is an independent, non-profit, tax-exempt organisation in South Africa whose purpose is to uplift, up-skill and empower identified rural communities near core conservation areas. In this mutually beneficial relationship, it is critical that communities recognise the relevance of these conservation areas and in so doing, contribute to both their long-term sustainability.

Philosophy

Africa Foundation owes its success to the long-term relationships with the communities in which it works. Believes that successful projects require the community to be actively involved in the project’s selection, development and subsequent running once we are no longer actively involved.  However, innovative projects are only sustainable if the community takes ownership of them, and this approach is what attracts and secures the support of Africa Foundation’s many loyal donors.

Africa Foundation works hard to ensure that the greatest possible percentage of each contribution goes directly to the communities it supports. The money invested in projects is efficiently and effectively spent, ensuring the projects are sustainable.

All Africa Foundation projects are managed on the ground by local champions and selected organisations that have high-quality management and donor relationships, accountability, the ability to provide comprehensive feedback and a measurable and favourable impact on the community.