South Africa, with its rich cultural tapestry and stunning landscapes, is a beacon of diversity. However, beneath its vibrant façade lies a pressing challenge: widespread disparities in educational opportunities. Many communities still lack access to quality education a gap you aim to bridge, fostering a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
In a beautiful green location in South Africa, we started a crèche in 2018. We built a playground, eco-toilets, and a vegetable garden. We funded one year of nutrition supplementation and growth monitoring for 57 children.
But we felt we wanted to do more. Much more.
With your help, we purchased 2 acres of land near Hoedspruit. From here, we are positioned to serve a community of 27,000 people, 14,000 of whom are school-age children.
Most kids in this region don’t attend school because it’s unaffordable for many working families.
With your support, we help the community cover its basic needs. First and foremost: water and food. Only once these needs are met can education become a real focus.
First and foremost, water and food provide the basic foundation for a child to grow and thrive. Education follows.
But this is only the beginning. To start building on the land, we need to provide water first. We have raised the funds to do so, and now it’s time for the next step: a solar-powered water pump, a fence, and a guard house to protect the pump and fence. This is where your help is crucial.
Once these steps are complete, we plan to build a vegetable garden to provide the community with food.
Thousands of people live in this community. Only those who support the work on the land will live there.
With your help, we provide water and sanitation for the people in this area. The local community supports the tourism industry, with many individuals working in international lodges that offer employment opportunities. Most employed people work in cleaning and service roles, and only a small number of residents have steady jobs.
This makes it difficult for families to provide for themselves. Often, one employed person supports an average of seven family members. It becomes nearly impossible to provide healthy food and education.
Healthy food is essential for the growth of every child. Malnourished children are already 10 steps behind in school due to poor concentration and fatigue.
A child who doesn’t have to worry about food and water at a young age can learn and develop. This opens a world of potential and opportunity. Learning to read, write, and count, forming friendships, building relationships, and taking care of their body these skills stay with them for life and cannot be taken away.
With your financial support, you help improve development potential, education, and health in Hoedspruit. You can even make a tax-efficient contribution by choosing a tax-free donation.
Ask us how…
BOOST The World was founded in 2019 by Rosanne van Zalingen, driven by a shared vision to make the world more sustainable, humane, and peaceful for future generations. The founder believes that education based on a holistic approach is the key to a prosperous future—for people, animals, and the planet.
BOOST The World’s mission is to inspire and educate young people so they can become leaders who act with compassion and awareness. The community behind BOOST The World focuses on creating positive change through education, collaboration, and sustainability.
Over 90% of your donation directly supports our mission to help children in South Africa through food programs, access to clean water, and education. In doing so, we empower them to become the leaders of tomorrow. We also provide education to their communities. Only a small portion of donations is used to maintain our website. Transparency and impact are our top priorities. Feel free to ask us about it.
Absolutely and we’d love that! We regularly organize both work visits and private trips for you, your family, colleagues, or business partners. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to contribute hands-on and experience the direct impact of our projects. Your trip supports the foundation and contributes to real change. We also offer opportunities to volunteer for longer periods on-site. Certain conditions and costs apply. Contact us for more information.
Yes! First and foremost, we’re active in the Netherlands. We visit schools to talk about our mission and the project in South Africa. We also teach children that education is about more than just reading and math. Our presentations focus on personal leadership and are tailored to primary school levels. We expect to expand to Indonesia, India, and Pakistan soon. Ultimately, we aim to support children around the world in their personal development as future leaders. Your support is essential—thank you!
Make a donation
Via our donation page, you can contribute easily. Choose from:
A one-time donation
Secure payment options like iDEAL or credit card
Become an ambassador
Help spread our mission by:
Sharing our story on social media
Starting your own fundraiser or campaign
Collaborate with us
If you represent a company, school, or organization, you can contact us for:
Educational collaborations
Project sponsorship
Co-creating awareness campaigns
Volunteer or visit a project
Interested in volunteering or visiting one of our project sites? Reach out to us for information about:
Volunteer opportunities
Project visits in South Africa
Absolutely. The easiest way is through your own banking app. That way, you stay in control. Simply set up a recurring transfer to:
IBAN NL58 INGB 0009 5142 88
Account name: BOOST The World Foundation
Every contribution helps us provide food, water, and education to children in underserved areas. Thank you!
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Yes! We regularly invite volunteers to help with fundraising, creating rich content for our website and social media, organizing events, and even supporting our on-site work in South Africa. Contact us to learn more about the current opportunities.
Yes! We regularly seek volunteers for fundraising, content creation for our website and social media, event organization, and hands-on work at our project sites in South Africa. Get in touch with us to learn more.
We love working with companies! We collaborate with Dutch and South African businesses and social organizations to raise awareness and funds for our projects in South Africa. For example, Dutch companies assist in project development, and through gyms, we organize sport challenges and events—like sponsored runs and running clubs—to raise significant amounts.
Yes, we do. We visit schools in the Netherlands to share our mission and the South Africa project. We teach children that there’s more to learn than just reading and arithmetic—such as personal leadership, adapted to the level of primary school students. Ultimately, our goal is to support children worldwide in becoming future leaders. Your support is invaluable—thank you!
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