We Are Imbeleko Foundation.
Based in a rural community of KwaNyuswa is the picturesquare Valley of 1000 Hills in South Africa. We strive to empower children and youth from rural communities in our province of KwaZulu Natal through Education. We provide holistic education support for talented and hardworking children made vulnerable by poverty and scarcity; where many are raised by unemployed mothers, siblings or grandparents and not exposed to opportunities that can lift them and their community out of these circumstances.
Vision
Our vision is to create lasting impact by offering Afterschool STEM Programmes, Boarding School and University Scholarships, and comprehensive Wellness, Character, and Leadership Development initiatives, including Mentoring, Tech, and Practical Skills Development, thereby fostering holistic growth and empowerment within rural communities.
Mission
Our mission is to empower vulnerable rural children and youth in the Valley of 1000 Hills, KZN, enabling them to reach their full potential and become society-contributing and self-sufficient citizens.
Through our AfterSchool Academy, we aim to provide a world-class experience by offering an integrated support system encompassing education, mentoring, and social support.”
Our Impact
80%
Graduated on record time from University.
18%
Graduates already employed at top engineering and accounting firms.
95%
Enrolled at University
Read our Beneficiaries’ Stories
DREAMERS
Primary & High school Learners enrolled for our UCTOHS Blended Academy, DAP & Boarding school.
Watch Anele and Aneliswa Shange - Boarding School Scholarship
SCHOLARS
University students, mentored throughout their university and work-readiness journey. .
Watch Sbahle Mdlalose - Digital Afterschool Programme
ALUMNI
University Graduates, who joins our Graduate internships at the foundation, Business or Academy to give back.
Londiwe Madondo – Boarding School Scholarship Programme
Imbeleko Academy Dreamers
Our Academic Programmes
Blended School in collaboration with the University of Cape Town Online High School.
In 2022, Imbeleko initiated High-school Blended Programme in collaboration with the University of Cape Town Online High School – For High School DREAMERS.
Boarding school scholarship programme
University Scholarships
78 University scholars currently supported through their University journey in different Institutions across SA enrolled for STEAM Courses (Engineering, Commerce, /Science, Medicine) etc. 95 graduates to date.