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World Food Day 2025 – Building Sustainable Food Security in Hoedspruit

Today, October 16th, we celebrate World Food Day — a global moment to reflect on the importance of food security and sustainable agriculture. At BOOST The World in Hoedspruit, South Africa, this is not just a theme — it’s our daily mission.

From Vulnerability to Resilience

Hoedspruit is a region facing challenges like drought, poverty, and limited access to fresh produce. BOOST The World has established a nursery: an educational garden where fruits and vegetables are grown not only for consumption, but also as a learning space. Children and youth are taught about permaculture, regenerative farming, and the importance of biodiversity. This is how food security is cultivated from the ground up.

Sustainability at the Core

Our approach is built on three pillars:

  1. Local production: We grow seasonal crops such as tomatoes, spinach, papaya, and beans. This reduces dependence on external food sources and lowers the ecological footprint.
  2. Water management: In a region where water is scarce, we invest in sustainable solutions like drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and — soon — our own water source and tank. This enables farming even during dry spells.
  3. Education and empowerment: Young people learn how to grow their own food, care for the soil, and collaborate to build resilient communities. Food security becomes a shared responsibility.

Food as a Bridge to the Future

BOOST The World connects food security to broader themes like leadership, sustainability, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our garden is not just a place of growth, but also of dialogue — about climate change, inequality, and the power of local solutions.

Creating Impact Together

On World Food Day, we honor the strength of communities to become self-sufficient. BOOST The World shows that sustainable food security starts with education, collaboration, and respect for nature. Every child deserves access to nutritious food — today and tomorrow.

Support Sustainable Change

Would you like to contribute to food security in Hoedspruit? You can! With a small or large donation, you help fund water solutions, seeds, education, and the expansion of our nursery. Donate easily via our website or through the crowdfunding platform WhyDonate.

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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!