Grootbos Foundation

General information

The Foundation’s implementation strategies are based on three integrated ‘umbrella’ programmes: 'Green Futures’ which focuses on conservation, ‘Football Foundation’ which focuses on utilising sport for development, and ‘Siyakhula’ which focuses on the creation of sustainable livelihoods through enterprise development.

Our overarching objectives include:

- Conserving, rehabilitating and protecting the natural environment of the Western Cape region, particularly the flora and fauna on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay region.
- The provision of education relating to indigenous horticulture, agriculture, conservation, ecotourism, greening and life skills education.
- Training and skills development for disadvantaged persons with the purpose of enabling them to obtain employment or become self-employed.
- Using sports and sports facilities as a tool for social integration, promoting healthy lifestyles for youth, and increasing environmental awareness and life skills amongst communities.
- Research, including ecological, educational, social and scientific research on topics related to our core programmes.
- Developing sustainable and innovative solutions to tackle the issue of food insecurity.