2024 April Update
We hope your 2024 is off to a beautiful start and you’re preparing for warming weather. We’re still in the thick of our summer heat, patiently waiting for autumn to come. It’s been a while since we’ve written, so naturally, we have a ton to catch up on…
2023 Year-End Update
As we reflect on 2023, we are humbled and honored by all of the incredible work you made possible…
2023 Fall Update
As we transition to the festive season ahead… we recount our enriching journeys from September to November and give you a sneak peek into the eagerly anticipated December events…
2023 August Update
Venture with us beyond familiar horizons and step into an expedition where your actions spark significant change. We invite you to join hands with Build The Future…
2023 July Update
The highlight of our recent projects was the mission trip led by Christine Whelan, in memory of their beloved son, Joe. The group comprised family and friends of the Whelans who shared in their vision to create lasting change…
2023 June Update
We are buzzing with excitement to share a sweet update from Tembe’s Patch in KwaZulu-Natal. For the first time, we have harvested honey from our hives! This has been a long-anticipated event, and we are thrilled with the results.
2023 May Update
We look forward to keeping you in the loop with our latest happenings and progress. We feel staying in touch is essential, and we're eager to share these updates with you…
2023 April Update
Thanks to Principal Elizabeth's diligent efforts and valuable local partnerships, our Kya Sand students in Johannesburg received their measles vaccines amid a measles outbreak in South Africa…
2023 March Update
We first met on a Crossroads Church Go trip last year and quickly realized that our connection was something special. After seven months of dating across the globe…
2022 December Update
It has been an incredible and very busy year for Build The Future, and we wanted to take a moment to thank you and share…
2022 October Visit to the U.S.
We are visiting the US in October, and we can't wait to see you! We wanted to share the details of several planned events…
2022 June Update
It's been a busy few months since our last update. We have welcomed three teams and will be hosting a fourth by the end of the week! After two years…
2022 March Update
In honour of International Woman’s Day this month, we wanted to recognize Thandi Meyiwa. She began her relationship with Build The Future as an instructor for our agricultural program and is now one of our board members…
2021 December Update
We have been busy at the preschools with graduations and end of year parties, and there has also been substantial progress in community development growth in Ndwedwe. We also had the pleasure of hosting a team through Afrika Adventures over the "Thanksgiving" holiday…
2021 June/July Update
We hope you are well and your summer has been full of fun and adventure! It's been a cold winter here, and South Africa has been weathering its third wave of COVID infections…
2021 April/May Update
It has always been about the children.
It's why we do what we do. The future of every nation depends on the healthy development of the children…
2021 February Update
UN's World Water Day is March 22, and this year's theme is, "What does water mean to you?" Did you know...
2020 December/End of Year Update
We hope you and your families are well and looking forward to celebrating the holidays. We pray that you stay safe as the number of Covid cases in the U.S. continues to increase. We have seen a sharp rise in the number of cases here…
2020 September/October Update
Good news! The number of new cases of Covid-19 continues to decrease daily here in South Africa. We currently have fewer new cases per day in our whole country than in the state of Ohio. Our lock-down restrictions have dropped to Level 1…
2020 August Update
We are happy to share that the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to decrease daily here in South Africa, and our lock-down restrictions have dropped to Level 2. By the grace of God, our families and our staff have remained well…