Planting the Seeds of Abundance
Humanity is at a crossroads.
Climate change, political instability, war, famine, and forced migration are pushing millions into crisis. Entire communities, through no fault of their own, are being displaced and left to struggle. The time for solutions is now.
For too long, many have watched these challenges unfold, thinking, "If only I were in charge..." or "There must be a better way." At Abundant Village, we believe in action, not just ideas. We stop contemplating and start collaborating, bringing together resources, expertise, and communities to create meaningful change.
Aspects of an Abundant Village
Our projects in South Africa, just outside Kruger National Park, are co-created with local communities to address their most urgent needs. Through hundreds of hours of conversations, these are the solutions they identified:
Clean Water
Digging wells and implementing atmospheric water solutions to provide safe, reliable drinking water.
Safe Housing and Buildings
Providing jobs to refurbish and construct sustainable homes, clinics, schools, and essential infrastructure. We focus on companies who specialize in rapid-building solutions that cost-effective and sustainable.
Sustainable Energy
Partnering with solar and wind energy providers to bring clean, low-cost power and solar stoves to reduce reliance on toxic kerosene.
Good Paying Jobs
Creating job opportunities based on the needs of the communities and skills available locally. Also, when possible, we will hire and train local construction professionals for projects and mentor young people in the trades.
Practical Education
Partnering with in person and virtual educators to deliver practical, hands-on learning opportunities for children and adults.
Affordable Healthcare
Promoting wellness through nutritious food, exercise, local medicinal gardens, and natural healing practices.
Nutrition Programs
Establishing regenerative farms and hydroponic solutions to produce fresh, nourishing food.
Regenerative Farming
Supporting local farmers, particularly women, to cultivate high-yield crops and sustainable resources like hemp and bamboo.
We can provide resources to existing villages / projects, based on available funding and their priorities.
Completed & Upcoming Projects
Zimbabwe – Lower-Zambezi Valley
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Working with traditional leadership in the communities who live alongside one of the world's largest remaining elephant populations, Abundant Village partnered with Akashinga to: Rebuild one kindergarten and refurbish another, electrify a rural clinic, supply fresh water to the schools, two local communities, and the hospital. These facilities and infrastructure service over 50,000 people in the region, playing a critical role in social impact which drives local conservation and has helped contribute to a 90% reduction in elephant poaching across the region.
Using a grant from the Australian Embassy and teaming up with Akashinga, we completed the 90-day project in less than 30-days.
Buyisonto, Mpumalanga Region, South Africa
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Mama Martha Mawela cooks meals for hundreds of toddlers, orphans, vulnerable children and elderly people a day in her local village and surrounding areas. Working with our partner, Ener-G-Africa, we were able to provide additional cooking stoves for her project. We secured a follow up grant allowing her to purchase supplies, food and equipment to serve even more people. She was serving about 200 meals a day and now can serve 600 meals a day.
Xinyeketi School, Thorndale Area - Completed
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In April of 2024, Abundant Village, in partnership with Tintswalo Game Reserve, embarked on a social impact trip to Bushbuckridge, South Africa. Together, we worked hand-in-hand with 60+ local community volunteers, 30+ team members to bring impact and hope to Xinyeketi (shin-ye-ke-tea), a local primary school of 150 learners in the Thorndale community. In less than 6 weeks, this inspired team refurbished four classrooms, built two outdoor classrooms, a market garden, a water efficient mandala garden, a food forest for fruit and shade, a new kitchen made from industrial hemp, including a rocket stove to reduce smoke inhalation for kids and cooks. We created a walking labyrinth for mental wellness. We paid more than 100+ days of above average wages. We created regenerative revenue models that will create $10k - $15k a year in income to cover the ongoing costs. To ensure long term success, we hosted permaculture workshops for locals, emphasizing the importance of skills transfer.
Agriculture Crop Processing Hub and regenerative farming- UPCOMING
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A farming association of around 3,000 farmers, more than 2,000 women, asked for a crop processing building to allow farmers to more easily sell their harvests. We completed an initial assessment and can complete a new building that can impact more than 10,000 people living in the region. We are already doing trials with some of the farmers to bring in more regenerative farming techniques for better soil health, increased crop yields and general improvement of the environment and people’s quality of life. We have completed a scope for industrial hemp and are working on developing the hemp value chain in the community.
Hippo Rollers
We secured 60 Hippo Rollers which allow people to transport water by rolling it in a drum instead of carrying it. In a recent conversation, we learned how prevalent child-led families are in the communities we are looking to serve. These families have lost both parents and are led by the eldest child. They will be many of the first families we will provide these Hippo Rollers to.
The Road Ahead
With the support of global partners and local leaders, we continue to expand our reach—bringing our model to communities in Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Together, we are proving that abundance is not a dream, but a reality we can create.
