OUR COACHING VALUES
OUR COACHING VALUES
OUR COACHING VALUES
OUR COACHING VALUES
- Umtata, South Africa -
Ubuntu Learning Project
"Ubuntu" is a Nguni Bantu term, primarily used in Zulu and Xhosa, two of South Africa’s official languages. It translates roughly to "humanity" but carries a deeper meaning of "I am because we are." “Ubuntu” embodies shared humanity, interconnectedness, and compassion—values central to our mission of education, empowerment, and community impact. Championed by Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, it emphasizes that individual well-being is tied to the community.
The Ubuntu Learning Project reflects this philosophy, fostering collaboration and mutual growth through education, books, and bicycles. By supporting teachers and students, we create a ripple effect of knowledge and opportunity, strengthening communities through collective learning. "The Ubuntu Learning Project, also "The Learning Project of Shared Humanity" or "Education Through Community and Connection" fosters education through community and connection, emphasizing collaboration, mutual growth, and shared humanity. Rooted in the Ubuntu philosophy, it empowers teachers, students, and communities by providing education, books, and bicycles while nurturing a spirit of togetherness.
A bicycle will help children get to school
faster, and avoid walking a long journey
of 1-3 hours. One brand new bicycle
costs $100.You can also donate a bicycle!
100 bicycles for 100 students
We’re creating a small but mighty library for primary school students in rural South Africa—and we need your help! By donating new or gently used elementary-level books, you’ll be giving children access to a world of imagination, knowledge, and opportunity.
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Your contribution will help us:
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Foster a love of reading in young learners.
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Improve literacy skills and expand educational resources.
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Empower students with access to stories, ideas, and cultures beyond their village.
Thank you for helping us fill the shelves—and the hearts—of children eager to learn and grow.
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Donate a book. Change a life.
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Take a Journey with Junrey
Your contribution helps provide
at-risk Filipino students attending RESPSCI High School, Philippines, with access to education,
keeps them off the streets and
in school, bringing them one step closer to graduating
and achieving their dreams.
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Our First Bicycle Donation
Listen to what one of our youngest donors has to say about “giving” instead of receiving a birthday gift.
We were able to donate a bicycle to Junrey! Having a bicycle is so important. Junrey can use his bike as his main transportation to school and to help his father sell fruits and vegetables in the marketplace.