The Good Work Foundation

The Good Work Foundation (GWF) is a nonprofit organization that trains local youth in technology, conservation as well as Tourism and Hospitality. They provide opportunities in the tourism sector for youth in the villages bordering the Kruger National Park. Every year GWF provides free training to 25 youth and bridges them into opportunities in the hotels and lodges in the area.

Thanks to GWF, youth are gaining skills in entrepreneurship and tourism to break the cycle of poverty around the Kruger National Park by generating sources of income. Additionally, through the training provided by GWF, youth are able to access much-needed education.

Good Work Foundation

Good Work Foundation

During our Ultimate South Africa and Ultimate South Africa with Victoria Falls Add On tours you will visit the Good Work Foundation, giving you an opportunity to hear all about this project over a coffee from their express coffee bar. 

Youth unemployment rates in communities around Kruger National Park, one of South Africa’s most popular tourist destinations, soar above 65%. Many local people will leave their homes to search for work in other metropolitan areas such as Johannesburg and Cape Town.

The lack of opportunities for employment and investment leads to poor living quality and many women and youth are forced into low-paying menial labour and possibly illegal behaviour such as wildlife poaching. Planeterra partnered with GWF and their Hospitality Academy to create an express Coffee Bar that serves hot and cold coffee and locally sourced snacks to travellers who are visiting the Kruger National Park. The Coffee Bar supports covering tuition and is also an opportunity for youth in the program to receive practical training in barista skills as well as earnings for their work. Tourism allows GWF to reduce their dependency on grants to fund the academy, increase class sizes and train more youth.

Visit the Good Work Foundation on tour

  1. Ultimate South Africa

    Explore vibrant towns and cities, stunning panoramas and search for incredible wildlife on this all-encompassing South African adventure.

    • Return flights
    • 14 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels and lodges, 2 nights in flight
    • 24 meals: 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners and welcome drink

    17 days from
    £3,999
    was £4,299
    Explore

  2. Ultimate South Africa with Victoria Fall Add-On

    Discover the very best of South Africa on this all-encompassing tour. and then head to Zimbabwe to see the mighty Victoria Falls.

    • Return flights
    • 19 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels, 2 nights in flight
    • 30 meals: 19 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinners

    22 days from
    £5,398
    was £5,598
    Explore