Community Initiatives

Explore ongoing and upcoming community-led projects in Cape Town and beyond, with opportunities for involvement and support.

Urban garden project in Delft township, showing community members working together to plant vegetables in a previously unused lot
Urban Garden Project

Join our initiative to transform unused spaces in Delft into thriving community gardens. LAcquire gardening skills, contribute to food security, and build stronger neighborhood bonds.

Location: Delft, Cape Town

Next volunteer day: Saturday, 10:00 AM

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Group of young adults participating in a skills workshop, with a facilitator at the front using a whiteboard
Youth Empowerment Workshop

Empower the next generation with our skills development workshops. Focusing on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and personal growth for youth aged 16-25.

Location: Various community centers in Cape Town

Next workshop: Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Community members installing a water filtration system in a rural area, with children watching and learning
Clean Water Initiative

Help bring clean, safe drinking water to rural communities. Our project focuses on installing sustainable water filtration systems and educating on water conservation.

Location: Rural areas outside Cape Town

Next installation: First weekend of next month

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Volunteer tutors working with small groups of children, reading books and engaging in educational activities
Literacy Boost Program

Volunteer as a reading tutor and help improve literacy rates in underserved communities. Our program pairs volunteers with small groups of children for weekly reading sessions.

Location: Schools across Cape Town

Program duration: Ongoing, 2 hours per week

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Make an #ImpactTogether

Our GrassrootSA initiatives are powered by community members like you. Whether you can contribute your time, skills, or resources, there's a way for everyone to contribute to positive change in South Africa.

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