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Why Health Is at the Core of What BOOST The World Strives to Achieve

Every year on April 7, the world celebrates World Health Day – a moment to reflect on something that seems so self‑evident, yet remains deeply out of reach for millions: health. Not only physical health, but also mental, social, and environmental wellbeing.

For BOOST The World Foundation, this day is much more than a spot on the calendar. It connects directly to our mission, our work, and our belief that every child, every young person, and every community deserves a life where health forms the foundation for growth, potential, and opportunity.

Health as the foundation for development

Health is not a luxury. It determines whether children can go to school, whether young people can grow into leaders, and whether communities can thrive. In many regions, including Hoedspruit, South Africa where BOOST The World is active, health is far from guaranteed.

Drought, lack of clean drinking water, food insecurity, and limited medical facilities are not abstract concepts; they are everyday realities.
And this is exactly where BOOST The World aims to make a difference.

Clean water and food security: the basis of wellbeing

Our work in circular agriculture, the BOOST nursery, and the pursuit of a water source and storage tank connects directly to World Health Day.

Because without water, there is no health.
Without nutritious food, there is no growth.
Without a safe and resilient environment, there is no future.

With every water well, every row of vegetables, every fruit tree, and every lesson on sustainability, we help build long-term health. Not just for today, but for generations.

Health also means mental strength, connection, and leadership

BOOST The World believes that health is more than physical wellbeing. It includes:

  • Mental resilience
  • Self-confidence
  • Safe and connected communities
  • Personal leadership development.

Our leadership programs, the BOOST Learning Community, and our work with children and youth all focus on strengthening inner health: the ability to dare, to dream, and to act.

This aligns deeply with the message of World Health Day: health is holistic, human, and universal.

Health and the Sustainable Development Goals

BOOST The World contributes to 14 of the 17 SDGs, including:

  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 13: Climate Action.

World Health Day is an annual reminder that health is interconnected with all these goals. But for us, it is the daily reality that drives our work.

Why this day matters to us and to the world

For BOOST The World, World Health Day is an invitation:

An invitation to keep building.
To keep believing in a world where children can grow up healthy.
To bring water where it is scarce.
To cultivate food where the soil is dry.
To nurture leaders where the world needs them most.

It reminds us that health is the golden thread running through all our work. And that every step we take, however small, can create lifelong impact.

✨ Join Us: Invest in Health, Future, and Leadership

We invite entrepreneurs to make a lasting impact.
By committing €125 per year for 5 years – or more, if you choose – you help us:

✅ Provide clean drinking water,
✅ Grow nutritious food,
✅ Strengthen youth leadership,
✅ Build sustainable development in Hoedspruit.

Your annual contribution fuels health, resilience, and opportunity for the next generation.

👉 Become a BOOST The World partner and invest in a future that is healthy, sustainable, and full of hope.

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World Water Day

World Water Day

Why Water Access in South Africa Is More Critical Than Ever

On March 22, we observe World Water Day, a moment to reflect on one of the most essential resources for life: water. While many enjoy effortless access to clean drinking water, countless communities in South Africa still face daily challenges in finding safe, reliable water sources. This is where BOOST the World is deeply committed to making a difference.

Water: The Foundation of Life, Growth, and Future

Water drives everything: health, hygiene, agriculture, education, and economic opportunity. Yet South Africa’s water supply is under increasing pressure due to:

  • prolonged drought
  • failing or non-existent infrastructure
  • fast-growing populations
  • the escalating effects of climate change, including extreme rainfall and floodings.

The result: families without drinking water for days, farmlands drying out, and children walking long distances just to collect a bucket of water. But also failed crops because the plants are washed away by floodings.

Our Mission: Sustainable Solutions With Real Impact

BOOST the World works directly with local communities to create long-term, practical, and sustainable solutions. Not as short-term aid, but as strategic investments in health, safety, and future resilience.

Our efforts focus on:

1. Water Wells and Pump Systems

Providing communities with local, safe, and reliable drinking water. Accessible close to home.

2. Energy Solutions for Water Access

Solar-powered and energy‑efficient systems that keep pumps running, even in areas without stable electricity.

3. Irrigation for Agriculture and Food Security

Simple yet effective irrigation systems that keep crops alive, secure food supply, and empower local farmers.

4. Protection Against Heavy Rainfall and Flooding

Climate change brings increasingly extreme weather. We help implement drainage systems, water storage solutions, and protective structures to reduce risks and damage.

Small Contributions, Life-Changing Impact

A single water well can transform an entire community.
A pump can save crops.
Irrigation can feed families.
Protection against flooding can preserve homes and livelihoods.

What may seem small to us can mean survival, and hope for communities in South Africa.

Help Us and Make Impact Today

This World Water Day, we ask for your support.

Every donation, large or small, directly enables:

  • new water wells
  • safe pump installations
  • irrigation for farmers
  • climate adaptation measures
  • sustainable energy systems.

💧 Donate and boost a life: screaming need for water
💧 Donate and boost a community: expanded irrigation system
💧 Donate and boost the world: from municipal power to complete solar system

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International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness

How It Resonates With BOOST The World's Mission and Vision

Every year on March 20, we celebrate the International Day of Happiness. It’s a global reminder of the importance of well-being, connection, and living a meaningful life. It invites us to reflect on what truly matters, both personally and collectively. For BOOST the World, this day aligns seamlessly with everything we stand for.

Happiness as a Movement, Not a Moment

Happiness means something different to everyone, but one truth is universal: happiness grows when we create space for personal development, connection, and positive energy. BOOST the World believes that happiness is not something you passively receive. It’s something you consciously nurture, within yourself and around you.

Our Core Values: Love, Care, and Wisdom

At the heart of BOOST the World’s work are our core values:

  • Love – building genuine connection with yourself and others
  • Care – offering presence, attention, and support where needed
  • Wisdom – making conscious choices aligned with what truly matters

These values form the foundation for sustainable happiness. When we live from love, care, and wisdom, we don’t just create positive change. We become it.

Why Sharing These Values Matters

Happiness spreads most easily when it is shared.
And love, care, and wisdom are naturally contagious.

When you show love, others feel seen.
When you offer care, others feel supported.
When you share wisdom, others feel empowered.

This ripple effect is central to BOOST the World’s mission: positive change starts with one person, but gains strength when it’s passed on.

Our Mission: Creating Positive Impact

BOOST the World helps individuals discover their inner strength so they can inspire and uplift others. We offer programs, coaching, training, and initiatives designed to strengthen personal power and increase social impact.

By fostering authenticity, resilience, connection, and purpose, we help people create lasting happiness. Not just for themselves, but for the world around them.

A Day to Remember Why We Do What We Do

The International Day of Happiness is more than a date in our calendar. It is a reminder that:

  • happiness is a human necessity, not a luxury
  • everyone can create and share happiness
  • a more connected world starts with individual action
  • small gestures can create enormous impact.

A Warm Invitation

Whether you’re part of an organization, a team, a community, or shaping your own path, today is a perfect moment to reflect on what brings you joy, and how you can share that with others.

At BOOST the World, we believe happiness begins with you, but it never ends with you.

Let’s build a world with more love, more care, and more wisdom.
Let’s boost the world – together.

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Empowering Inclusion: Why Social Justice Is at the Heart of BOOST The World Foundation

International Day of Social Justice

Every year on 20 February, the world marks the International Day of Social Justice, a moment dedicated to confronting issues such as poverty, exclusion, unemployment, gender inequality, and the protection of human rights. Established by the United Nations in 2007 and first observed in 2009, this day serves as a powerful global reminder that peace, prosperity, and human dignity cannot exist without justice and equity for all.

In 2026, the theme “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice” urges governments, organizations, and communities to focus on building inclusive systems that reduce structural inequalities and broaden access to opportunities. This global message aligns deeply with the work and vision of BOOST The World Foundation, a movement committed to empowering children, youth, and communities through education, leadership, and sustainable development.

Why Social Justice Matters Today

Around the world, millions still face barriers rooted in unequal access to resources, limited opportunities, and systemic exclusion. Social justice, defined by the UN as the fair distribution of opportunities, rights, and resources, is fundamental for peaceful and prosperous societies.

The 2026 theme highlights four key areas the world must urgently address:

  • Empowering Inclusion: Ensuring marginalized communities have a voice in decisions that shape their lives.
  • Bridging Inequalities: Reducing gaps caused by poverty, exclusion, unemployment, and discrimination.
  • Decent Work for All: Promoting fair wages, safe working conditions, and equitable employment.
  • Stronger Social Protection: Ensuring support systems exist for people during crises and transitions.

These are not abstract goals. They are the very conditions required for communities to thrive, and the challenges many of the young people in our BOOST programs face daily.

How BOOST The World Foundation Bridges These Gaps

At BOOST The World Foundation, our mission is grounded in promoting dignity, equality, and opportunity: core pillars of social justice. While global institutions address macro‑level policies, BOOST focuses on local empowerment, ensuring that children, youth, and community members have the tools and pathways they need to create meaningful change.

1. Creating Access to Leadership and Learning

We believe that leadership is not a privilege. Leadership is a skill every young person deserves the opportunity to develop. Through our learning communities, training programs, and cross‑cultural experiences, we empower youth to become confident, capable, and ethically grounded leaders. This aligns with global social justice goals emphasizing equal access to education and decision‑making.

2. Building Inclusive, Thriving Communities

Our work in Hoedspruit, South Africa, whether in agriculture, education, or community development, focuses on inclusion. We amplify the voices of women, young people, and local leaders, ensuring they are central to shaping the future of their community. This supports the UN’s emphasis on marginalized groups participating fully in social, economic, and political life.

3. Supporting Economic and Social Resilience

The challenges communities face, from job scarcity to unstable access to basic resources, mirror global concerns highlighted in the International Day of Social Justice. The UN stresses that inclusive economic growth and stronger social protections are essential to reducing inequality.

BOOST contributes to this by creating livelihood opportunities through agriculture, skills development, and partnerships. These programs not only build financial stability but also strengthen community resilience, ensuring people are better protected during crises.

4. Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The UN links social justice directly to several SDGs:

  • No Poverty (SDG 1)
  • Gender Equality (SDG 5)
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)
  • Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).

BOOST’s programs engage directly with these goals, especially in education, sustainable agriculture, and community development. Our mission is a practical embodiment of these global commitments.

A Just Future Starts with Empowered Youth

Social justice is not merely a theme for a single day. For BOOST The World Foundation, it is the driving force behind everything we do.

Our work helps young people:

  • develop confidence and leadership skills,
  • build healthy, sustainable communities,
  • challenge inequality,
  • cultivate a mindset of compassion and global citizenship.

When children and young people are empowered, they become catalysts for inclusive growth, sustainable development, and greater social equality Exactly what the UN envisions for the world.

A Call to Action: Join Us in Bridging the Gaps

As the world reflects on the International Day of Social Justice, we invite partners, supporters, and global citizens to stand with us in empowering inclusion.

Here are ways you can take action:

  • Partner with BOOST to expand access to education and leadership training.
  • Support our community development projects, including sustainable agriculture and learning centers.
  • Advocate for equal opportunities and social protections in your own communities.
  • Share this message to raise awareness of the 2026 theme and its importance.

Together, we can bridge the gaps that hold too many young people back. We can build a world where every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to lead, grow, and shape a more just future.

This is our mission. This is our commitment. And this year’s theme reminds us once again: inclusion is empowerment, and empowerment is how we change the world.

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International Day of Education

Empowering Youth Through Learning Communities

Youth and Development

Education is more than a right: it is the foundation for opportunity, empowerment, and sustainable development. Today, January 24th, on this International Day of Education, we celebrate the transformative power of learning and highlight the role of youth in shaping a brighter future.

At BOOST The World, we believe education should go beyond classrooms. That’s why we are building Learning Communities in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Safe, inspiring spaces where young people can learn, grow, and lead. These communities provide access to quality education, leadership development, and practical skills that prepare youth for real-world challenges.

Why Learning Communities Matter

  • They foster collaboration and creativity.
  • They connect education to local needs and global goals.
  • They empower youth to become changemakers in their communities.

In regions where access to education is limited, these initiatives are life-changing. Every child deserves the chance to dream big, and have the tools to make those dreams a reality.

Education and the Global Goals

Our work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, which aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” By creating Learning Communities, we are helping to:

  • Provide access to education in underserved areas.
  • Promote lifelong learning and leadership development.
  • Equip youth with skills for sustainable futures.

Education is not just a goal – it is the key to achieving all other SDGs. When young people learn, communities thrive.

How Can Youth Take Action?

On this International Day of Education, we invite young people everywhere to reflect on their future and take steps toward their goals. Here are some ideas:

  1. Vision Boards for the Future
    Create a vision board with your aspirations: career, skills, and personal growth. Share it with peers to inspire each other.
  2. Peer Learning Circles
    Organize small groups to discuss topics like leadership, sustainability, or entrepreneurship. Learning together builds confidence and community.
  3. Skill-Building Challenges
    Pick one new skill: coding, public speaking, or creative writing and commit to learning it this month.
  4. Community Service Projects
    Volunteer locally to support education initiatives or mentor younger students. Giving back strengthens your leadership journey.

Join Us in Building a Better Future

Education is the key to unlocking potential. Together, we can create opportunities for every child and youth to thrive.

Help us build our Community Centre in Hoedspruit: a hub for learning, leadership, and hope. Your donation will make a direct impact on the lives of young people.

👉 Donate now via WhyDonate
👉 Or, visit our website BOOST The World
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Human Rights Day 2025: Why Equality and Human Rights Are Core Values at BOOST The World

Why Equality and Human Rights Are Core Values at BOOST The World

Celebrating Human Rights Day – December 10

Today, the world celebrates Human Rights Day, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948. This day reminds us of the fundamental rights that belong to every person—regardless of origin, gender, religion, social status, or beliefs.

At BOOST The World, we believe that equality and human rights are not just ideals—they are essential building blocks for a fair and sustainable world. Our mission is to empower communities, create opportunities, and foster leadership so that everyone—from children to adults—can contribute to a better future.

Human Rights and Our Vision

Our vision is rooted in three universal values: love, care, and wisdom. These values guide everything we do, and human rights are deeply connected to them:

  • Right to Education: Knowledge and skills are keys to freedom and development. That’s why we invest in learning programs and a community center where young people can learn about leadership and sustainability.

  • Right to Water and Food: Access to clean drinking water and nutritious food is a basic human right. Our project in Hoedspruit, South Africa, focuses on building water wells and growing fruits and vegetables so communities can become self-sufficient.

  • Right to a Dignified Life: Equality means everyone has a voice. We promote inclusive decision-making and leadership so that no one is left behind.

Why This Matters

In a world where inequality and human rights violations are still a daily reality, we want to show that change is possible. By working together, sharing, and learning, we build a society where everyone counts.

How You Can Contribute

  • Become an Ambassador: Help us spread the message of equality and human rights.
  • Donate or Sponsor: Your support makes it possible to drill water wells, provide education, and strengthen communities.
  • Join Our Projects: Together, we create impact—locally and globally.

On December 10, we invite you to reflect on human rights—not just as an ideal, but as a daily practice. At BOOST The World, we are committed to making these rights tangible—for everyone.

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International Volunteer Day

Together We Make a Difference

Today, December 5th, we celebrate International Volunteer Day.

A day to honor the millions of people worldwide who dedicate their time and energy to helping others. Volunteers are the silent force behind countless initiatives. They bring hope where it’s needed most, build bridges between communities, and share something priceless: love, care, and wisdom. Without them, our world would look very different.

Why are volunteers so important?

Volunteering is more than giving time. It’s an act of connection and compassion. It shows that we are stronger together and that change begins with people willing to do something for others—without expecting anything in return. In a world full of challenges, volunteers prove that solidarity is alive and thriving.

At BOOST The World, we are deeply grateful for our own volunteers.

Thank you to everyone who helps us create opportunities for children and young people in South Africa and the Netherlands to grow in leadership and sustainability. You make our mission possible. We proudly mention our heroes: Declan, Ellen, Etiënne, Ivo, Jula, Odilia, Robert, Rosanne, Siyenna en Tom—and many others working behind the scenes to make a difference. Your dedication is invaluable.

Looking ahead to 2026

We have big plans. In 2026, we aim to expand our impact, and for that, we need many volunteers—across every imaginable area. From communications and fundraising to education, events, and project support in the Netherlands and South Africa.

Do you have a talent you’d like to use to make the world a better place? Please tell us, and submit your email to info@boosttheworld.org with your personal contact data. Together, we make the difference.

Thank you to all volunteers—you are the engine of change.

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Identity Shift

The power of becoming who you already are

A heart-centered exercise to change your reality

Most people try to change their lives by working harder, doing more, or trying harder. They think that when circumstances change, when they get better grades, have more money, feel less stress, they will finally be able to behave differently.

But real change works exactly the other way around. Your circumstances only change when you change. When you choose a new identity. When you decide who you are — and live as if that’s already true.

Not by putting pressure. Not by pushing yourself. But by choosing from your heart.

⊗  Your reality doesn’t change when you ‘re finally good enough .

 ♥   Your reality changes when you choose that you are already good enough.

Why identity determines everything

Your identity is the silent story you believe about yourself. It determines:

  • how you appear in public,
  • what choices you make,
  • that you dare to trust,
  • what you allow into your life.

And that identity always shows itself through your behavior.

Identity

I’m someone who always struggles

I am someone who grows  

I am someone who is valuable

Behavior

Procrastination, stress, self-criticism

Show up, ask for help

Setting boundaries, choices from calmness

Result

Even more struggle

Progress and opportunities

Respect and abundance

So you don’t have to wait for “evidence”. You just have to be the version you already are.

The Identity Shift Exercise

10 minutes a day from your heart

Grab pen and paper. Take a deep breath. Put your hand on your heart. Feel your body, feel your presence. Exhale slowly. Continue breathing – slowly and consciously.

Step 1. Recognize your old identity

Write down:

“What identity am I holding on to now that keeps me small?”

For example:

  • “I’m someone who is always behind”
  • “I’m someone who has to be perfect first”
  • “I am someone who needs luck to succeed”
  • “I’m someone who never has enough money”

Be honest, not harsh.

Step 2. Choose your new identity

Close your eyes and ask:

“Who do I want to be? Who am I deep down already?”

Write down one powerful identity statement – from love – for example:

  • “I am someone who grows and flourishes”
  • “I am someone who is supported and led”
  • “I am someone who attracts abundance”
  • “I am someone who lives present and self-aware”
  • “I am someone who creates opportunities by being who I am”

Choose one. Feel it. You don’t have to earn it – you can receive it.

Step 3. Behaviour from this new identity

Ask yourself:

“If I’m already this version, how do I behave from today onwards?”

Write down three concrete actions that fit your new identity. For example:

  • Take five minutes of breathing and start resting instead of stressing.
  • Talking to someone instead of waiting for someone to come to me.
  • Taking a small step towards my dream.
  • Don’t procrastinate, but start softly.
  • Saying yes to an opportunity that feels exciting.

One small action is enough to shift the timeline.

Step 4. Embodiment

Say softly or silently:

“I am this version – now – I choose me”

And feel what is changing in your body.

What’s happening now

When you live from a heart-centered identity, something magical happens:

  • You attract other opportunities and people
  • You feel more peace and confidence
  • You stop fighting and start receiving
  • Your reality moves with you.

Not because you work harder, but because you will show up differently. You don’t have to force anything. You just have to be.

Your assignment for today

Ask yourself three times a day: “Who am I now?” and perform one of the three actions that come with this new identity.

Let the rest follow naturally. Good luck!

by Rosanne van Zalingen
Founder of BOOST The World

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Manifesting from a Heart-Centered Identity

Why mainstream manifesting doesn’t work for students and what does work

You probably know it. Vision boards full of dreams. Pinterest quotes anywhere on your screen. Affirmations that you keep repeating. Diary pages in which you write until your wrist hurts. And yet it feels like nothing really changes.

We have come to believe that if we try, heal, work and wait hard enough… our lives shift by themselves.

But deep down you know: transformation does not come from forcing, but from choosing.

Manifesting is not about tricks, but about truth

Manifesting is not about rituals, schedules, techniques or proving yourself.

It’s about identity. About who you believe you are inside and what reality you create from that belief. Not by pushing harder. But by becoming softer. By choosing from love instead of fear.

You don’t manifest by writing something down 1000 times. You manifest by embodying the version of yourself that knows it is already safe to receive. Before the evidence is visible.

Heart-centered identity in practice

Everything starts with the question: “From what energy do I live today?”

From lack — or from trust?

Out of a sense of proof — or out of self-love?

Out of fear — or out of choice?

Here are practical examples for students, translated into heart-centered identities: 

Identity from Fear:

I have to perform, otherwise I’m not good enough

I’m afraid of making mistakes

I never have enough time/money/opportunities

I hope it works out

Identity from the Heart:

I am valuable just the way I am, and my growth can be gentle

I trust that every step makes me wiser

I live in abundance and open myself to possibilities

I know I’ve been carried 

This is what it looks like in everyday life

Exams

Heart-centered identity: “I’m someone who learns with peace and confidence, because I don’t have to prove myself.”

Behavior that goes with it:

  • Learning from care and structure, don’t panic
  • Taking Breaks Without Guilt
  • Breathing before you start
  • Remind yourself that you are more than a number.

Internship and future

Heart-centered identity: “I am someone who builds relationships from authenticity, not impression.”

Behavior that goes with it:

  • Real conversations, not perfect scripts
  • Show yourself as you are
  • Asking for help and showing gratitude
  • Creating opportunities through connection.

Money and abundance

Heart-centered identity: “I trust that there is always enough, and that I may receive without fighting.”

Behavior that goes with it:

  • Making decisions from calm, not fear
  • Being open to new ideas and ways of earning
  • Negotiating with dignity.

The real shift

Your reality doesn’t change when you’re finally perfect. Not when you’ve done enough. Not when someone else validates you.

Your reality changes when you decide who you are inside. When you choose from your heart, the world around you shifts by itself. That is heart-guided living. That is quantum thinking. That is not (yet) mainstream.

A question for you today

Close your eyes. Take a deep breath.

And ask yourself, “Which version of me deserves space today?”

The version that is waiting? Or the version that feels like it’s already complete?

Freedom. Rest. Abundance. Softness.

Not later. Not ever. But now.

by Rosanne van Zalingen
Founder BOOST The World

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Back to Connection

A message to the youth

In the past fifteen years within the world of personal development, I have spoken, guided and observed thousands of people. One-on-one, in groups, in halls full, on stages. And through all those conversations, one insight came to the fore more and more: we have lost the connection with each other. Not only with each other, but especially with ourselves.

We live in a time when knowledge is infinitely available. We read “books, listen to podcasts, devour YouTube videos, scroll through Instagram and TikTok for hours looking for answers to questions like “Who am I? Why am I here? What is the purpose of life?”

But the more we know, the less we seem to know.

The more prosperity we have, the emptier we feel.

The more connected we are online, the more we are alone offline.

We live in stories

We identify en masse with stories. Stories that were once invented or told by others through upbringing, religion, society, culture, marketing. We believe them, adopt them and live them as if they were absolute truth. We judge who thinks, believes differently or lives differently because we are so convinced that our way is the right one.

And in the meantime, an industry has emerged that teaches us how to be someone: successful, visible, perfect.

Social media is full of images of lives that are often not real. We compare ourselves to illusions and thus become even further removed from who we really are.

What do we teach our children?

We teach them:

  • perform according to the standards of others
  • meet expectations they never chose themselves
  • always be strong
  • avoid failure
  • and above all: to no longer feel.

But a person is not a brand. A human being is not a performance machine.

You are not what you own, you are not your followers, your numbers, your likes, your perfect photos.

You are human. With a story. With mistakes. With dreams. With feelings.

Where did we lose connection?

We have forgotten that we are part of something bigger. Whether you call it God, the universe, the cosmos, or energy—it doesn’t matter.

What matters is being connected. With the earth. With each other. With your own heart.

Look at people like the Dalai Lama, Jesus, Gandhi. Not because they were perfect — but because the stories we tell about them breathe hope and humanity. Stories that connect instead of divide.

A message for you – if you are between 8 and 21 years old

Maybe you feel lost in all expectations. In all the books, all the videos, all the advice, all the filters, all the voices that tell you who you should be.

You may think you’re failing. That you are not enough. That you are too late. That others are further along than you.

Then know this:

There is someone who sees you when you dare to feel.

There is someone who hears you when you dare to speak.

There is someone who stands next to you when you dare to be vulnerable.

You are allowed to fail. You can change. You can start over.

You can search. You can learn. You can cry. You can be human.

What we want to build

Boost The World Foundation believes in a world in which young people do not have to survive, but are allowed to live.

A world in which we do not judge each other, but understand each other.

A world in which we learn to feel instead of perform.

A world in which stories connect instead of divide.

We can’t change everything. But we can start.

With listening. With sharing. With loving. With being human.

“May we Boost the World” by returning to connection.

by Rosanne van Zalingen
Founder of BOOST The World Foundation