From a handful of girls… now 10,000 learners impacted
At Imbeleko Foundation, every child we support carries more than their own dream — they carry the hopes of a rural community that deserves opportunity, dignity, and a future as bright as any city skyline.
For 15 years, we have walked alongside orphaned and vulnerable children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — providing world-class education, mentorship, nutrition, digital skills, and holistic care. From a handful of girls in a small rural village, Imbeleko has grown to touch the lives of over 10,000 children and youth.
But we cannot do this alone. Every child we serve is a seed of possibility. Your support waters that seed — turning potential into graduates, innovators, leaders, and change-makers.
- Education is liberation: Rural children deserve access to the same opportunities as any child in the world.
- Every dollar multiplies: A single scholarship doesn’t just change a learner’s future — it uplifts an entire family and community.
- You become part of their story: Every donor is woven into the “Imbeleko Effect,” where rural children step into global spaces with confidence and pride.
Learner Spotlight
Londiwe Madondo joined Imbeleko Foundation in Grade 9 through our Boarding School Scholarship Programme. She not only excelled academically — graduating with 6 As in Matric — but also became the first in her family to attend university.
With a scholarship from one of Imbeleko’s corporate partners, Londiwe enrolled at the University of Cape Town to pursue a BCom in IT. Alongside her studies, she flourished in our Mentorship Programme, where two dedicated mentors continue to open doors of opportunity for her.
Today, Londiwe works at Transnet as a Cybersecurity Specialist and plays a pivotal role in developing Imbeleko’s Tech Hub. Staying true to our vision of multiplying impact, she now mentors the next generation of Imbeleko learners — proving that rural talent, given the chance, can thrive globally and give back locally.
When you give to Imbeleko, you’re not just changing one life — you’re igniting a ripple effect across families, communities, and future generations.
Our Urgent Call
Right now, Imbeleko faces a critical turning point. With your partnership, we can ensure that no rural child is left behind.
$2,000 per learner — Keep 50 learners in school at our Hybrid Academy (tuition, nutrition, uniforms, digital access, and psychosocial care).
$750 per learner — Sustain STEM teachers & the Blended Learning Afterschool Programme for a full year, reaching 1,000 learners across 20 rural schools.
Build Our School — Help fund new classrooms for a 500-learner campus so no child is turned away. We cannot take in new learners because we have run out of space.
Keep Learners in School
Ways to Give
One-time gift — Any amount makes a difference.
Monthly — Join a circle of partners sustaining our learners every month.
Major gift — Name classrooms, labs, or scholarships.
💡 US Donors: 100% tax-deductible via our American Friends Fund hosted at Myriad USA.
Join the Imbeleko Effect
When you give to Imbeleko, you don’t just donate — you build futures, restore hope, and create a legacy of possibility. Together, we can ensure that no rural child is left behind.