Tag: Resilience

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Mentoring, Skills Development and Leadership

All young people in South Africa contend with high rates of unemployment. The unemployment rate for young people – age 15 to 24 – was 62,4 percent in the first quarter of this year 2025. These figures highlight the immense challenges young South Africans face in entering the job market.

Poor vocational and appropriate education, lack of work experience, and limited opportunities are major contributing factors to this crisis.

Mentorship provides a safe space for young people to discuss personal challenges, fears, and frustrations which builds confidence, resilience, and a positive self-image empowering them to overcome self-doubt and face adversity.

This is what one of our happy volunteers said: “Hello, I am Noah. I am volunteer here. I am helping to install covers today”.

While fostering new leaders in our community, we are also giving young people the opportunity to experience what real life is like in rural Africa, to understand the extent of poverty, the extent of desperation that people have to get food.

Why don’t you join us?

As interns and as potential leaders in the future!

Come and work on our farm.
Come and see what’s it like.
Come an be part of our BOOST The World team in South Africa.
Come and join us as volunteers as we all put our hands together to work for developing the rural communities, and give back to people what they can’t get for themselves, and what we had for so long.

Here’s what Barrie and Noah said a few weeks ago: “Hi, we have had a very busy day on the land yesterday. It is almost five o’clock, and it’s cooking in the middle of the winter, and we are really enjoying the sun in the middle of the day, working in the garden and the kitchen”.

We are right on the border of the Kruger National Park, and after a hard day’s work we all get to sit around the fire, and look at the bush. We might also have the opportunity to see elephants come to drink just over the pond from us where we sit next to the fire, and watch the sunset.

But – work is really rewarding, and if you want to be an intern, if you want to come and be a new leader, if you would like to join us for a work session, please contact your local BOOST The World office.

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Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure

Day 0 of Our August Work Tour

In the northeast of South Africa, about 500 kilometers from Johannesburg, something remarkable is taking shape. Not just a project – a movement. A movement of hope, collaboration, and sustainable transformation. BOOST The World South Africa is no longer just a dream – it’s alive, growing, and inspiring. And you can see it in our latest video: “Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure – August Work Tour ‘Day 0’.”

This video marks the beginning of a new phase. Day 0. The moment where everything comes together: the preparations, the people, the vision. It’s the starting point of a work tour that builds not only physical infrastructure, but also bridges between communities, generations, and continents.

From Vision to Action

BOOST The World South Africa actively contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. In this phase, the focus is on improving food and water access, and creating safe, functional spaces for community development.

A beautiful example is the donated kitchen units. These were carefully renovated, repaired, and cleaned before being transported to their destination in Acornhoek – a journey captured in a compelling time-lapse showing the drive from Thornybush to the site.

Building Together

Upon arrival, the real work begins: preparing the space, unloading the cupboards, planning the kitchen layout, and shopping for hardware. Volunteers roll up their sleeves, sanding walls, painting, and carefully designing the kitchen space. Every detail matters.

In the video, a young volunteer introduces himself: “Hello, I am Noah. I’m a volunteer here and I’m helping build this center.”
His smile and dedication say it all. This is not just a construction project. It’s a place where young people learn, grow, and contribute to their community.

Between Elephants and Ideals

In the evening, around the campfire, volunteers are quietly observed by curious elephants. A magical moment that reminds us how deeply connected people and nature are here. It’s a gentle nudge that sustainability is not just about buildings — it’s about harmony with the environment.

Why Your Support Matters

BOOST The World is building a future where children can go to school with full stomachs, where young people gain skills to shape their own futures, and where communities become resilient against drought and poverty. But we can’t do it alone.

Your donation helps us:

  • install more kitchen units,
  • drill a sustainable water source,
  • create workspaces for young people like Noah,
  • and strengthen the infrastructure for long-term impact.

Watch the video. Let it move you. And join us.

Day 0 is just the beginning. Together, we can build a world where love, care, and wisdom are the foundations of real change.

Your donation – small or big – will help us grow this learning community. The donate button is in the upper right corner of this page.

Please also have a look at the crowdfunding platform WhyDonate where we have some initiatives running for specific projects in South Africa. Thank you so much!