In this newsletter, we take you to South Africa, share a personal story from Ivo, and explain why we are looking for 1,000 people who want to contribute monthly.
We also share a first announcement of something special that will take place later this year.
Because behind every contribution lies something bigger: new opportunities, real change, and hope for the future.
Save the date – October 2, 2026
On this evening, we are doing something special.
Boost the World is organizing its first benefit dinner.
An evening focused on connection, impact, and creating something together that goes beyond ourselves.
What exactly to expect, we will keep to ourselves for a little while longer.
But one thing is certain: this will be an evening you don’t want to miss.
Mark October 2 in your calendar.
We will share more soon.
Update from South Africa
Update from South Africa
At the moment, a lot of work is being done in South Africa on the land and gardens at the Boost the World site. After the heavy rainfall in February and March, the focus is on recovery.
That rainfall had a major impact on the surroundings. Large floods washed away significant parts of our garden and buildings.
Our on-site team has been working hard to repair the damage and to prevent this from happening again in the future.
Just a few kilometers from the site, a bridge has been completely washed away, making important routes temporarily impassable.
This also directly affects the people on and around the site, as one of the main access roads for the team is currently closed.
At the same time, progress continues. New plants and trees are being planted to bring the area back to life.
And on April 1, something special started!
Eighteen young mothers have started a training program on the grounds. They are learning how to grow their own food, maintain the land, and how to build this in a sustainable way for the future.
Not only for themselves, but also for their children.
The mothers receive a salary for 50% of the work they do. They dedicate the other 50% voluntarily to help build the estate and the future of this place.
This means that here we are not only restoring nature, but also building independence, knowledge, and new opportunities.
What makes this place so special is the team that works here every day:
Ivo Kemmink – Construction Director
Barrie – Director of Boost the World South Africa
Mr Nkuna – Manager of the grounds and responsible for the gardens and maintenance
Fortune – Program Manager ‘Mothers-in-Farming’
Emotion – Operational Manager
Step by step we are building a place here where nature restoration, education, and community come together. Thank you for being a part of it.
Ivo’s experience in South Africa
Ivo recently returned from South Africa, where he visited the two hectares of land on behalf of BOOST The World, on which we are building a special future place.
The purpose of his trip was clear: to map out the current situation, make plans together with the local team, and explore how we can develop the site as strong and sustainable as possible. Together with Barrie, our Director of BOOST The World South Africa, and Mr. Nkuna, who takes care of the land and gardens daily, he walked around the site, looked at the possibilities, and discussed the next steps.
During his visit, it became clear how much potential this place has. Not only because of the space and nature, but especially because of the people who work there daily with dedication. Ivo saw how much is already being built with limited resources and how much local motivation exists to create something lasting here.
The trip also brought new insights. Based on what he saw on-site, work is now being done on renewed building plans for an even stronger learning community. A place where nature restoration, education, and opportunities come together.
What Ivo especially took away? That impact starts on the ground itself. By being present, working together, and listening carefully, the best plans emerge.
A journey with valuable insights, new energy, and even more confidence in what is possible here.
Join the 1,000
Thank you for taking the time to read, be involved, and contribute in your own way.
Whether you share, empathize, or give monthly: you help make opportunities a reality.
Are you joining the 1,000?
With gratitude,
Team BOOST The World
