The Waterberg Trust

For many children in rural South Africa, attending school is about far more than learning, it is also about dignity, confidence, and belonging. At several schools supported by The Waterberg Trust (TWT), the need for basic school uniforms and shoes remains significant, with some children unable to afford even the essentials required for daily school life. Children wearing what shoes they have (if any) at Melkrivier Primary School Reports (2024) suggest that some households spend up to 20% of...

The Waterberg Trust (TWT) is proud to be supporting local primary schools in developing sustainable vegetable gardens that will provide fresh, nutritious produce for learners while teaching valuable life skills. One of our supporters, Sophie, visiting a primary school in the Waterberg where TWT were providing gardening supplies Recently, TWT supplied gardening equipment and materials to two schools in the Waterberg region, Mahlasedi Primary School and Mokolo Primary School, to help establish...

Each year, The Waterberg Trust (TWT) proudly supports a group of young learners from Meetsetshehla School to attend a life-changing residential programme at Lapalala Wilderness School (LWS). This long-standing partnership continues to open doors for 62 children annually, offering them a unique opportunity to connect with nature, build confidence, and expand their horizons. Lapalala Wilderness School, set within the extraordinary Waterberg biosphere, is a non-profit environmental education...