Tag: Outreach Foundation Skills Development

  • Lungile the entreprenuer

    Lungile Maseko grew up in Soweto, where she developed a strong desire to succeed. Her life changed when she got the chance to attend beauty classes sponsored by one of our partners, Alliance Française. Lungile learned about entrepreneurship from her father, who ran a spaza shop, and she saw how hard work is necessary for…

  • Providing vegetables and more through our garden

    Meet Mike Mkhwanazi, the driving force behind Outreach Foundation’s rooftop garden since 2020. With a passion for gardening and a vision for sustainable living, he has been instrumental in transforming the rooftop space into a thriving oasis. Under his care, the garden has flourished, producing a diverse array of vegetables that nourish our participants and…

  • Proud moments when our participants thrive!

    We love seeing our participants thrive! Meet Caswell Lubisi, a talented graduate of our Carpentry Programme in Lilydale, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga! He’s using his newly acquired skills well, as seen in this photo of him installing a ceiling. This is one of his first paid jobs since the course and graduation. We are so happy that…

  • Our new Musina offices are on their way!

    We are incredibly excited that our new container offices are finished and ready to go to Musina in Limpopo. Check out how lovely they are! Thanks to our donor, Anglo American, for giving us the opportunity to get our own much-needed offices.

  • Thandazile opens her own salon in Bushbuckridge

    One of our students from our recent beautician course in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, Thandazile Mhlongo, used her newfound skills to open her own salon. We love it when our students use the skills they learn from us and become entrepreneurs. We wish her lots of luck and lots of business! Thanks to our donors for making…

  • Fashion show success!

    Our recent fashion show was a huge hit! Our talented sewing students showcased their stunning designs while our beautician students worked their magic to make our models look and feel amazing. We were thrilled to welcome guests from the Learning Trust and Alliance Francaise. And the best part? All the garments from the show are…

  • Visit from London Business School

    This week, we hosted visitors from London Business School. It was a great day. They enjoyed learning more about Outreach Foundation and what we do by participating in some of our classes and listening to our fantastic marimba players. Thanks for the visit, and we look forward to the next time you pop in! #londonbusinessschool…

  • “Wrapping up the year with skill and precision!

    Our Pretoria office has just concluded its final welding and computer classes for 2024. We’re incredibly proud of our students’ hard work and dedication. Take a look at the action-packed sessions: These classes equip individuals with industry-specific skills, opening doors to new opportunities. Thank you to our donors, facilitators, and our staff for making this…

  • Inspiring future leaders

    Inspiring Future Leaders! We were thrilled to host a group of first-year students from the University of Pretoria at our Pretoria office for a career fair and job shadowing experience! These bright minds got to explore our organisation’s services, learn about the communities we serve, and gain insight into the realities of Social Work and…

  • Rio is financially independent thanks to Outreach’s course

    Meet Rio, a passionate community champion who’s dedicated his life to giving back. After completing his welding training with the Outreach Foundation at Mpumalanga, Schoemansdal, Rio’s dream of making a meaningful impact has become a reality. “I’ve always wanted to do more for my community, but without formal training, it was tough to find stable…