In 2024, the LCOF directly reached approximately 6,648 beneficiaries through its core programmes. When factoring in the ripple effects on households and communities, where each empowered individual positively influences an average of three others, the estimated total indirect reach rises to 26,592 people. This broader impact reflects how skills development, psychosocial support, outreach work and access to services transform not …
Month: July 2025
Nokubonga Mthembu creates a better life for her family through GlamDiva
Nokubonga, a single mother of two, faced the daunting challenge of raising her children with limited financial resources. For years, she relied solely on the child grant to provide for her family. Despite the constant struggle to make ends meet, Nokubonga’s determination to create a better life for her children never wavered. She knew that to break free from the …
Kosilathi Moyo opens her own business!
Always passionate about beauty and sales, she is one of the dedicated ladies from our partner at Umndeni Gardens. She immediately connected with the beauty course, feeling it was a perfect fit for her interests and aspirations. In December, she received half of the starter kit, which marked the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. Recognising the potential for greater success, …
ELIZABETH NGAMISWA’S JOURNEY TO CULINARY SUCCESS
With a passion for cooking that ignited in her mother’s kitchen, 19-year-old Elizabeth Ngamiswa from Yeoville embarked on a journey that would test her determination and resilience. The aroma of freshly baked bread and the sound of sizzling vegetables had always fascinated her, and she knew that becoming a chef was her true calling. After graduating from Edenglen High School …
Community Development Services – 2024
Community Development Services Introduction: The Community Development Services of the Outreach Foundation continue to fill a critical gap in supporting and strengthening mental wellbeing in both urban and remote areas where we operate. The Outreach Foundation has continued to establish itself in depth as a friend of the marginalised, victims of statelessness, and migrants, and through its services of psychosocial …
Skills Development and Incubation – 2024
Overview Our approach is centred on tailor-made programmes and initiatives designed to address the specific needs of disadvantaged and marginalised communities. We ensure our efforts have the desired impact by using well-planned methods, strategic resource utilisation, and local partnerships. We believe and invest in the potential of every individual we work with. Our programmes provide people with practical skills and …
Academic Support and Youth Empowerment – 2024
Overview Our academic and youth empowerment programme supports high school learners aged 14 to 17, focusing on improving academic outcomes and holistic development. The initiative is implemented in partnership with six inner-city schools and multiple stakeholders. It combines tutoring, mentoring, life skills, and extracurricular activities—including music and the arts—to create a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The programme is based on evidence-based …
The Year 2024 in Review – Robert Michel, Executive Director
With plans to retire in 2024, it was of utmost importance to find a successor who would bring both an institutional fit and extensive NGO knowledge to the table. In many informal conversations the director had with the more senior staff, the “angst” of unpredictability and change for the sake of change was mentioned repeatedly. With this in mind, it …
Chairperson’s Report – 2024
It is with great pride and gratitude that I present the 2024 Chairperson’s report, reflecting on our achievements, challenges, and the unwavering commitment of our team, board, and supporters. Expanding Our Reach Over the past year, we have taken significant strides in extending our services to underserved rural communities. Thanks to the dedication of our staff and partners, we successfully …