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Driving Change With The Good Work Foundation

On a continent and, more specifically, in a country where access to education is still a major issue, Londolozi strives to achieve Nelson Mandela’s dream of educating the youth in the country. The Good Work Foundation (GWF) is the main avenue through which the Londolozi Ripple Fund aims to reach this goal. It has been […]

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Together Let’s Make This A Giving November To Remember

Every ripple begins with a single drop. To make a fast Donation this Giving November 2023 and contribute click here. What is Giving Tuesday?  Giving Tuesday is a global day of charitable giving, that takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States – which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Originally, […]

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A Chance To Dream ~ Londolozi and the Good Work Foundation

At Londolozi, we believe that our connection with the natural world extends beyond the boundaries of our magnificent wilderness. Our commitment to conservation is not just about safeguarding the environment but also about making a positive impact on the lives of those who live in the communities surrounding our reserve. I came across an article […]

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We Keep Asking the Questions at Londolozi

All of us here at Londolozi are proud to see that travellers are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainable tourism and are actively seeking out destinations that prioritise conservation, sustainability, and community upliftment. I recently found myself reading a piece by Juliet Kinsman on the 10 ways to check how green your hotel really is. Not […]

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The Londolozi Ripple Fund: An Update

We are thrilled to present a six-month update on the Londolozi Ripple Fund, a groundbreaking Londolozi initiative aimed at creating positive environmental and social change. Since its inception, the Londolozi Ripple Fund has been steadfast in its mission to address pressing global challenges by investing in sustainable projects and fostering community development. Over the past […]

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Changing Perspective through Education with the Good Work Foundation

Over the last few weeks, some of the Londolozi family have had the opportunity to partake in “Londolozi immersions”. Rangers, Camp Managers and other staff were encouraged to explore the surrounding areas of the Sabi Sands. From engaging with local farmers and getting our hands dirty at a grassroots-level, to interacting with students from schools and […]

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Dave Varty’s Yearly Round-Up 2022: South Africans ~ a Resilient Nation

I am sitting on the deck at Varty Camp with my good friend Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, reflecting on the amazing potential of our country. We concurred that the diversity and resilience of South Africans is what has allowed us to navigate our turbulent past, always finding common cause to solve either local upheavals […]

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Small Actions Create Huge Change – How you could get involved with The Londolozi Ripple Fund this Giving November

On a small road in the communities to the western side of the Sabi Sand Reserve that flows into the huge wild expanse of the Greater Kruger national park , a dusty track, almost too small for anything bigger than an SUV brings you to a piece of land sprouting healthy, verdant green vegetables – […]

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Celebrating 10 Years of the Good Work Foundation

This year, The Good Work Foundation is celebrating its 10th birthday! What an adventure it has been.        A reflection of 10 years of the Good Work Foundation – Dave Varty  In his book, “Falling upwards”, Father Richard Rohr talks of the choices one has when navigating the second half of their life.  […]

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GWF’s Classroom of the World – Your Learning Leads To Education For All

A New Online South African Classroom That Connects & Inspires If there’s one thing the world taught us in the past year, it’s that we are all connected. We need to find ways to turn that connection into a positive sharing space – to see it as an opportunity to learn from each other. I […]

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Achieving The Impossible This November

“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible” ~ St Francis of Assis This is one of my favourite quotes, and has become especially meaningful to me and my team over the past 18 months. Collectively we’ve faced something that we never thought would or could happen […]

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Reflections From A Nonprofit CEO As The World Is Turned Upside Down

Kate Groch is the Founder and CEO of Londolozi’s award-winning nonprofit partner organisation, Good Work Foundation. Originally a teacher, for over 20 years Kate has been at the forefront of changing education, creating a best-practice model for better access to education in rural Africa. Her TED talk, from Chance to Choice, as well as her […]

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