Children learning in a South African community
Dr. KeDiBone Mokwena Foundation

Shaping humanity,
one community at a time

We equip South African youth with literacy, life skills, and community care - planting seeds that grow into lasting change.

4+
Active Programmes

Literacy, gardening, life skills, and community care

1,200+
Lives Touched

Young people reached across SA communities

25+
Partners

Schools, NGOs, and community groups

NPO
317-631

Registered, transparent, accountable

Who We Are

Our Mission & Vision

We believe every young person deserves the chance to grow - not just in knowledge, but in character, confidence, and care for others.

Mission

To empower individuals through education, skills development, and community support, creating sustainable change across South Africa.

Vision

A South Africa where every person has the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and lead with purpose and compassion.

Values

Integrity, empathy, resilience, community, and continuous learning guide everything we do.


What We Do

Programmes That Transform Lives

Four pillars of impact, each designed to meet real needs in South African communities.

Literacy & Learning

Reading clubs, tutoring, and library access - opening doors through education for children in under-resourced communities.

  • 15 community reading clubs
  • 450 children engaged weekly

Gardening & Food Security

Community gardens, permaculture training, and seed banks - growing food and futures for families.

  • 12 active community gardens
  • 600+ people fed monthly

Life Skills & Resilience

Mentorship, goal-setting, and practical skills - building confidence and inner strength from within.

  • 80 mentor-mentee pairs
  • 500+ youth in workshops

Community Care

Support for orphans, the elderly, and vulnerable families - compassion in action, every day.

  • 200 children supported
  • 150 elderly households
Dr. Mokwena with community learners
Our Story
"I started this foundation because I believe in the power of community to change lives."

The Dr. KeDiBone Mokwena Foundation was born from a simple conviction: that when we invest in young people - their minds, their skills, their hearts - we plant seeds of lasting change.

Founded in South Africa, we work across townships and rural communities, partnering with schools, local organisations, and volunteers to deliver programmes that matter.

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There are many ways to support our work - from a single donation to monthly giving, volunteering, or partnering with us.

Volunteer

Tutor a child, tend a garden, or mentor a young person. Your time changes lives.

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Join our network of schools, NGOs, and businesses working together for impact.

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