Build The Future

Build The Future Working to create thriving, sustainable communities in South Africa through education & nutrition.

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting a wonderful group of visitors from the United States.🇺🇲The trip came ab...
31/05/2026

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting a wonderful group of visitors from the United States.🇺🇲
The trip came about when a friend asked my wife, Baylee, and her travel company, Ubuntu and Beyond, to create a special itinerary for him, his wife, and five other couples. While he and his wife had visited South Africa many times before, their friends had never been here and had certainly never experienced life in an informal settlement like Kya Sand and a rural community - Ndwedwe 🎶
What fits so beautifully with Baylee's vision for Ubuntu and Beyond is that travel becomes more than sightseeing—it becomes an opportunity to connect with local communities and experience a different side of the country.🏆
We love hosting groups, and one of the highlights of their visit was spending time at our Kya Sand Preschool, meeting the children and seeing the community firsthand. For many, it was a truly eye-opening experience.
The children also had an unforgettable day with the mobile zoo, bravely meeting animals and even touching a ball python!🐍
These kinds of experiences remind us that travel has the power to build understanding, connection, and compassion.🌞

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting a wonderful group of visitors from the United States.🇺🇲The trip came ab...
31/05/2026

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting a wonderful group of visitors from the United States.🇺🇲
The trip came about when a friend asked my wife, Baylee, and her travel company, Ubuntu and Beyond to create a special itinerary for him, his wife, and four other couples. While he and his wife had visited South Africa many times before, their friends had never been here and had certainly never experienced life in an informal settlement like Kya Sand.🌱
What fits so beautifully with Baylee's vision for Ubuntu and Beyond is that travel becomes more than sightseeing—it becomes an opportunity to connect with local communities and experience a different side of the country.🇿🇦
We love hosting groups, and one of the highlights of their visit was spending time at our Kya Sand Preschool, meeting the children and seeing the community firsthand. For many, it was a truly eye-opening experience.
The children also had an unforgettable day with the mobile zoo, bravely meeting animals and even touching a ball python!
These kinds of experiences remind us that travel has the power to build understanding, connection, and compassion.✨️

From container to a proper classroom ❤️What started as a dream is now a reality at Waterfall Preschool. Thanks to an inc...
12/05/2026

From container to a proper classroom ❤️

What started as a dream is now a reality at Waterfall Preschool. Thanks to an incredible team on the ground — and every person who contributed along the way — the new classroom has officially been completed.🇿🇦🇺🇲
Seeing this space transformed into a proper learning environment for the children is something really special.
A place to learn, grow, play, and build a brighter future together. ✨️
We’re deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this possible.
One classroom may not change the whole world, but for the children who will learn inside it, it changes everything.💯✨️
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It’s been a few weeks since our first GO team of the year headed home, and looking back we’re reminded of just how much ...
29/04/2026

It’s been a few weeks since our first GO team of the year headed home, and looking back we’re reminded of just how much was accomplished.🇺🇲🇿🇦

We truly love hosting teams. As the saying goes, many hands make light work — and that couldn’t be more true. So much gets done when people come together with willing hearts and helping hands.💪

These groups also bring fresh eyes, new ideas, and practical solutions to everyday challenges. It’s always inspiring to see people from all walks of life use their skills — whether in home improvement, gardening, painting, or problem-solving — to help make a real difference.✨️

We’re grateful for every person who comes alongside us to help build the future. ❤️

Packed with purpose. ❤️Last week, the GO team helped pack Rise Against Hunger meals for our school children — and it’s ...
20/04/2026

Packed with purpose. ❤️

Last week, the GO team helped pack Rise Against Hunger meals for our school children — and it’s always deeply encouraging to see people giving their time to make a real difference.✨️

These meals do far more than fill stomachs. They help improve nutrition, support learning, and bring hope to children who need it most.🎶

In South Africa, where unemployment remains a major challenge, food insecurity is a daily reality for many families. That’s why every meal packed matters so much.🏆

We’re incredibly grateful to the GO team for showing up, serving with heart, and helping us continue to build the future — one meal, one child, one act of kindness at a time.

One of the things we care deeply about at Build The Future is growing fresh food right here at our Kya Sand preschool. 🌱...
16/04/2026

One of the things we care deeply about at Build The Future is growing fresh food right here at our Kya Sand preschool. 🌱
After giving sections of the garden time to rest over December, the new planting season is now underway. Some spinach and sweetcorn carried through from last year, but many beds were ready for a fresh start.
With the team on the ground this week, they jumped in alongside Patrick and our staff to turn the soil, prepare the beds, and plant brand-new seedlings we had ordered in advance. Perfect timing, and a huge help.
We can’t wait to watch this garden grow and continue providing fresh, healthy produce for the children we serve. 💚

15/04/2026

It’s been an amazing week so far hosting a Crossroads GO Team on the ground in Johannesburg, South Africa. 🇺🇲

We truly love welcoming these teams and seeing the impact they bring.🎶

Joy in every corner of Kya Sand today 😀
Building. Teaching. Cooking. Gardening. Laughing. Loving.

Even the rain couldn’t stop the team’s efforts.

Thank you, Crossroads Outreach, for showing up strong and serving with such heart.❤️

25/03/2026

On the 6th March 2026, Build The Future marked 20 years. In the nonprofit sector, that is a significant milestone — one that reflects consistency, resilience, and purpose over time.💪🏆

What stands out most is that, after two decades, the work has remained focused: feeding and educating children in communities where opportunities are limited and the need is great. "Where the streets have no names" 😇

Thank you to every individual, partner, and supporter who has been part of this journey. Your contribution has helped shape what Build The Future is today.🌟

With deep gratitude for the past, we look ahead with renewed commitment to the years to come — continuing to build the future in South Africa.🎶

15/03/2026

We’re so grateful to welcome Leo, a young volunteer who has recently started spending time at the school in Kya Sand.
Once a week he joins the children for a variety of activities — from memory games, maths and science challenges, to sport and encouragement outside the classroom. His energy and enthusiasm have already made a wonderful impression.
Our amazing teachers do such an incredible job every day, and having Leo alongside them provides another positive role model for the children to look up to.
We’re excited to see the impact his time with the kids will have over the year ahead.
A special thank you as well to Roger for encouraging and supporting this initiative.

23/02/2026

As we approach 20 years of serving communities, Nkumbanyuswa tells the story perfectly.
Three years ago there was nothing here — just open land at the end of a long sand road.
Today, it’s a flourishing preschool with confident teachers, joyful children, and one of the most beautiful veggie gardens across all our campuses.
This is what 20 years of staying the course looks like.
Slow growth. Strong roots. Lasting impact.

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