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As Part of Our Women's Month Celebrations, Meet Rachel Radebe: A Right Inspiration.Rachel Radebe, an older woman who cre...
22/08/2025

As Part of Our Women's Month Celebrations, Meet Rachel Radebe: A Right Inspiration.

Rachel Radebe, an older woman who created a beautiful garden in Orange Farm.

Her vegetables grow tall, her hands stay busy, and her story is as rich as the soil she plants in. But behind every spinach leaf and potato patch lies a journey of hard work, determination, and purpose. A journey that started when she crossed paths with the Outreach Foundation.

Rachel grew up in an underprivileged family. “We didn’t have much,” she says, “but my grandmother taught me to use what we had.” In 1991, after she got married, she moved to Orange Farm, a township in Johannesburg, South Africa: a place that became her home and the start of her gardening journey.

At first, she was planting her vegetables with no tools, little knowledge, and only one goal, which was to feed her grandchild, whom she was staying with at her marital home.

“Life was tough,” she recalls. “But one of my neighbours told me to plant something small, just to help put food on the table.”

She started with potatoes, and to her surprise, they flourished. “They grew like magic!” she laughs. “That’s when I realised the power of soil and sunlight. My grandson and I started eating fried chips, and sometimes we would cook the potatoes and eat them with pap”. She remembers that from that day on, they never went hungry like they used to before.

Still, she didn’t know much about how to garden properly. That changed when Outreach Foundation’s Urban farming programme arrived in her community.

“I joined because I wanted to grow better food, but I didn’t expect to learn as much as I did,” she says.

Through the Urban farming programme, Rachel learnt how to prepare soil, make compost, plant according to seasons, and save water.

“Before, I was just guessing. But Outreach Foundation gave me their urban farming skills,” she explains. “Now I use proper methods, and I see the difference every day.”

Thanks to the training, her garden is now bigger, healthier, and more productive. “I don’t have to rely on store-bought vegetables anymore. What I grow is fresh, organic, and saves me money.” She adds with a smile, “I eat better because of what I’ve learnt. I am also selling some of the vegetables I plant to make extra cash.”

At her age, Rachel values her health and believes that most of it comes from what she eats. “I’m a pensioner now, but I still feel strong. Planting vegetables keeps my body active, and eating organic, healthy food gives me energy.” For her, gardening is both a way to stay healthy and a form of daily exercise.

But Rachel’s impact doesn’t stop in her yard. She now shares her knowledge with her neighbours and joins other Outreach Foundation gardening programmes that are offered in her area. “I love passing on what I know,” she says. “Helping others reminds me that I have something to give.”

She takes pride in showing others how to plant their first seeds, improve their gardens, and understand the value of growing their food. Looking out at her green space, Rachel feels proud. “I never imagined this life,” she says. “But with the knowledge I now have, I’ve built something beautiful, and it’s still growing.”

Let's celebrate her success and the impact she's making in her community!

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In every beam we place, in every wall we raise, exists the potential for something amazing Meet Nhlanhla, a skilled carp...
18/08/2025

In every beam we place, in every wall we raise, exists the potential for something amazing

Meet Nhlanhla, a skilled carpenter who is very dedicated to his carpentry craft.

Nhlanhla is one of our talented former carpentry students! He recently built a tiny office for our security guard, showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication to his craft. 🏠

We're proud of Nhlanhla's achievements and excited to see what the future holds for him!

Please take a look at the pictures of Nhlanhla working. Do share your own story in the comments below.





Happy Women's Month to the incredible women of Outreach Foundation! From Musina to Mpumalanga, Hillbrow to Pretoria, our...
11/08/2025

Happy Women's Month to the incredible women of Outreach Foundation!

From Musina to Mpumalanga, Hillbrow to Pretoria, our women are breaking barriers and building futures. They go above and beyond to provide our services to the communities we work with, showing compassion, dedication, and passion for making a difference.
We're proud of their hard work and commitment to creating positive change. Thank you for being an inspiration to us all!






Green skills grow futures, and so do partnerships! A huge Thank You to The Green Business College for helping us empower...
06/08/2025

Green skills grow futures, and so do partnerships!

A huge Thank You to The Green Business College for helping us empower our participants 🌿💚

This Women’s Month, we are excited to focus on the empowerment of women.

In Orange Farm this week, we concentrated on food processing and food preservation.
Our participants have not only learnt the various techniques involved in preserving and processing food, such as canning and fermenting, but are also showing gratitude in the most heartwarming ways, such as through a song.

Please check out our pictures and videos to see the impact we make through our programmes! 🎥📸



Empowering our community, one skill at a time! Our Musina office is bustling with activity as our students develop new s...
30/07/2025

Empowering our community, one skill at a time!

Our Musina office is bustling with activity as our students develop new skills in:

✂ Sewing
🚽 Plumbing
💡 Electricity

We take pride in supporting their growth and development.

Please take a look at our students in action!








Soweto’s Next Beauty Stars! Polished & Proud!Hey everyone! Guess what we've been up to in Soweto? We’ve been having a bl...
21/07/2025

Soweto’s Next Beauty Stars! Polished & Proud!

Hey everyone! Guess what we've been up to in Soweto? We’ve been having a blast with makeup, nails, and hair!

Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate our 36 talented beauticians who have just graduated! Thanks to the amazing support from Alliance Française, this programme has helped bring out the best in these fantastic individuals.

A big shoutout to our wonderful facilitators for their dedication and guidance, and a huge thank you to our generous funders for making this all happen!

We couldn’t be prouder of our graduates and their hard work! 🎉❤️



Mandela Day Celebration: Giving Back to the CommunityToday, we celebrated Nelson Mandela's legacy by dedicating 67 minut...
18/07/2025

Mandela Day Celebration: Giving Back to the Community

Today, we celebrated Nelson Mandela's legacy by dedicating 67 minutes of service to those in need. In collaboration with the Mogorosi Foundation, we donated school uniforms to 11 underprivileged primary school learners.

Ten learners from Alexandra and one learner from Hillbrow benefited from the uniforms, while the Mogorosi Foundation kindly donated 11 school bags to complement our gift. We're proud to have made a difference in the lives of these young students, empowering them to reach their full potential.

18/07/2025

Celebrating Mandela Day with Outreach Foundation & Mogorosi Foundation in Alexandra 💕

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New Interns on Board! 🚀New chapter, new faces! 🙌 We're excited to welcome our new interns who started on Monday, 7th Jul...
11/07/2025

New Interns on Board! 🚀

New chapter, new faces! 🙌 We're excited to welcome our new interns who started on Monday, 7th July! 💪 Get ready to learn, grow, and make a difference with us. Let's do this! 💥

A big welcome to our interns based at our Hillbrow office. We're also thrilled to have new interns joining our team from Pretoria (2), Musina (1), and Mpumalanga (1). We're looking forward to seeing the impact you'll all make! 💫

Empowering Women, Empowering Communities! 🌟We're beaming with pride as we share the incredible success story of 10 Somal...
03/07/2025

Empowering Women, Empowering Communities! 🌟

We're beaming with pride as we share the incredible success story of 10 Somali women who were empowered by Outreach Foundation's detergent-making skills training!

These talented women have worked tirelessly to turn their newfound skills into a thriving business, creating their own brand and selling their products with great success! 🎉

At Outreach Foundation, our mission is to create an environment where people can sustain themselves, and moments like these remind us that we're on the right path. We're honored to have played a part in their journey and can't wait to see what the future holds for these fantastic women!






We had a fantastic time during our self-awareness session on Friday. Our excited Makeup, Nails, and Computer participant...
03/07/2025

We had a fantastic time during our self-awareness session on Friday.

Our excited Makeup, Nails, and Computer participants got a sneak peek of what's to come as they participated in fun activities.

We can't wait to see them grow and learn in their upcoming courses. Keep up the enthusiasm, everyone!

30/06/2025

An intern position for a digital skills assistant trainer/data capturer has been made available at our Pretoria office.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, the first being that you are between the ages of 18 and 34, that you have never had any formal employment and that you are a South African Citizen.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MIDNIGHT, 1 JULY 2025.

There are other requirements that must be met, which you can view on our website: https://outreachfoundation.co.za/wpof/2025/05/26/digital-skills-assistant-trainer-intern-3/

You will also see the job description, the job responsibilities, qualifications required and who to email your CV etc to, on the site.

DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES REGARDING THIS INTERNSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ON 011 720 7011

A key outcome of this position would be the provision of individualised and group assistance in Digital skills training courses offered by Outreach Foundation, as well as capturing various forms of data for the office. If you are passionate about the digital space and want to grow yourself through k...

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