Month: October 2026

Introduction From January to December 2025, the Outreach Foundation’s legal hubs and offices (Pretoria, Musina, Johannesburg, and Mpumalanga) provided legal aid, advocacy, and strategic stakeholder engagement to migrants, refugees, and vulnerable South African citizens. Against a backdrop of heightened xenophobic sentiment and persistent administrative bottlenecks at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), the organisation delivered impact assistance across the Refugees …

Rooftop Garden Introduction The Outreach Foundation’s rooftop garden in Hillbrow has existed for the past 9 years. This innovative garden is designed to address local food insecurity, enhance environmental sustainability and strengthen green skills. It also includes practical skills for schoolchildren and teachers on urban farming and food safety. The rooftop space serves as both a productive farm and an …

Music Centre The Music Centre, part of the Outreach Foundation, serves as a safe, constructive, and creative sanctuary for inner-city youth and children participants. Established to provide accessible after-school enrichment and skills development in an urban setting like Hillbrow, the Centre uses Marimba and Piano to build self-confidence, foster discipline, and offer alternative pathways away from social vulnerabilities Key Achievements: …

As I reflect on 2025, I do so with deep gratitude, humility, and hope. This year marked my first full year serving as Executive Director of Outreach Foundation following the remarkable leadership of Mr Robert Michel. For more than 8 years, Robert helped shape Outreach Foundation into the trusted and respected organisation it is today. Stepping into this role carried …