- Community Development ·
Uniting Communities, Tackle Global Issues
This fund allows Action Change to support all our projects at the time they need it, unrestricted funding to keep our mission alive!
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Project Summary
Project Challenge
Project Solution
Impact
Reports
Project Summary
Our aim is to provide flexible, unrestricted funding that secures Action Change’s operations and bridges funding gaps for our 90+ global projects. This critical “safety net” ensures that grassroots initiatives from education to clean water to saving our Rhino’s stay active and reach their goals of self-sustainability. By uniting communities under one fund, we provide the essential stability and emergency support needed to tackle global issues without interruption.
Project Challenge
Many grassroots initiatives fail not due to a lack of passion, but because of “restricted funding.” When a project—like a community farm or school—falls short of its goal, it risks total collapse. Furthermore, the essential costs of vetting community members and locations and providing expert oversight are often unfunded. Without a “safety net” fund, Action Change cannot provide the emergency support required to keep our 90+ global projects running safely and effectively.
Project Solution
This fund is the heart of Action Change, allowing us to direct resources exactly where they are needed most. We use these donations to bridge funding gaps for projects that haven’t met their targets, ensuring their work never stops. This flexible support covers the essential costs of vetting, monitoring, and mentoring our 90+ partners. By providing this “bridge,” we ensure every project has the time and resources to transition from aid-dependency to full long-term sustainability.
Impact
By securing the core of Action Change, we ensure thousands of people continue to access education, clean water, and healthcare. This fund builds a resilient ecosystem where grassroots leaders have a reliable partner. Your support leads to 90+ stories of self-sufficiency, creating a ripple effect of change that outlasts any single donation. We are ensuring that no community is left behind and that every project we start has the foundation to thrive for generations to come.
Reports
Project Report | Jun 9, 2026
Action Change in Action
By Hannah |Â Action Changer
Hey friends!
Hannah here, checking in with a massive burst of energy and a huge thank you for standing by us. This specific project is the absolute heart of Action Change because it acts as our global safety net, allowing us to channel funds exactly where the need is greatest at any given moment and keep our operations running smoothly.
If you look at the math lately, it is wild out there. Since February, we have seen a sobering 72% drop in donations, while the number of people reaching out to us in poverty has shot up by a whopping 194%. Talk about a crazy catch-22! We have stripped our running costs down to the absolute bare bones, but if you think that means we are giving up, think again. We are shifting gears from survival mode straight into long-term sustainability to ensure our 90+ global initiatives can survive this financial mess.
To help us fight back, we have just welcomed 12 incredible professional volunteers and mentors to the team. They are already hard at work building rock-solid short, medium, and long-term plans for our partners. Plus, we have 2 brilliant volunteers packing their bags right now to head out to Guatemala to train and support the community there!
Our army of volunteers is showing up every single day to change the future narrative, and look at what your support is allowing us to tackle right now:
Finding the funds to feed over 26,000 children every single day.
Actively responding to the emergency Ebola crisis in Africa to keep families safe.
Guiding displaced youth affected by war to find their feet and rediscover hope, purpose, and a community that loves them.
Getting ready to build the first-ever Living Seawall in Africa, using cool eco-engineered panels in Cape Town to boost marine life and fight climate change!
Over the last 15 years, this project has seen 138 amazing donors raise over $13,000 to keep our core operations stable. Right now, we have exactly 0 monthly donors on the books for this safety net fund.
While your one-off gifts are life-saving, having a predictable pool of regular funding would completely change the game. Imagine if just a small handful of our 138 past supporters set up a regular gift of $5 a month. It would give us the rock-solid foundation we need to map out operations and support our global projects with total confidence. If a donation isn’t possible right now, you can still be an absolute superstar for free just by sharing our link and story with your networks.
To sign off with some seriously exciting news, please save the date for the GlobalGiving July Bonus Day on July 15th and 16th! Any unique donation you make up to $100 will get a brilliant matching boost from a special funding pot. It is the perfect, joyful lifeline to help us strengthen our core operations and keep showing up for communities worldwide.
We are constantly overwhelmed by your drive and encouragement. Thank you for walking this wild, beautiful journey with us!
With hope, high-fives, and endless gratitude,
Project Report: Mar 27, 2026
From Townships to Coastlines – How We’re Uniting
By Tyrone |Â CEO of Action Change
Dear Friends,
Over the last three months, something remarkable has been unfolding. From the dusty roads of South African townships to the turquoise waters of Cape Town’s coastline, communities are coming together, not just to survive, but to thrive.
At Action Change, we’ve always believed that local problems deserve local solutions, and thanks to your support, we’ve been making that belief a reality across America, Africa and Asia.
Water is Life—But It’s Not a Guarantee
Last year, a team from Ohio State University’s Fisher School of Business joined us to assess access to water across three underserved communities. In one township, home to 70,000 people there is just three working taps serve the entire population. The queues are endless, the pressure is heavy, and clean water is a luxury. But we’ve made a start.
We’ve already delivered three large water storage tanks and kicked off our rainwater harvesting pilot. It’s just the beginning, but for hundreds of families, it’s already making a daily difference.
Bhongolethu School: Holding the Line for 140 Children
We’ve taken on a deeper role at Bhongolethu Primary School. The school is in a critical registration process, but until that’s complete, they face a £2,000 monthly shortfall just to stay open. That’s teachers, meals, lights and everything. Still, every morning, the classrooms are filled with energy, learning, and hope. We’re determined not to let those 140 children slip through the cracks.
At the Siyakhula Pre-School, we’ve expanded from 21 to 48 children, many from the streets or informal housing. Each child now receives healthy meals, foundational education, and perhaps most importantly a place to belong.
From the Streets of India to the Shores of Cape Town
In Kerala, India, we’ve stepped in to cover the physiotherapist’s costs at our school for children with disabilities. The school’s regular funding hit a wall, and we simply couldn’t let vital care stop for these incredible kids.
Meanwhile, something revolutionary is growing in Cape Town’s harbour: Living Sea Walls. A concept born in Australia, these eco-engineered panels mimic natural marine habitats, attracting fish, improving biodiversity, and fighting climate change all right here, in South Africa. We’re working with the V&A Waterfront to bring this innovation to life. A global solution with a local heartbeat.
Behind Every Project: A Team That Shows Up
2025 hit us hard. Fundraising dropped by 81%, a figure that’s both sobering and scary. But still our team shows up. Smiling. Dreaming. Doing more with less. Whether in Ghana, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Zambia, or Zimbabwe, we’re still delivering hot meals, expanding education access, mentoring teams, and building futures from the ground up.
Sneak Peek: 20 Years of Impact
Last September, we turn 20. And while we’ll save the full celebration for 2026, here’s a glimpse of what your belief in us has made possible:
5.7 million hot meals served
900 million hours of education delivered
1,782 scholarships awarded
10,000 street dogs sterilised
73 projects now fully community-run
We are surviving day by day. But somehow, with your encouragement and their determination, we are still moving forward and this is amazing.
Thank you for walking this journey with us.
Tyrone and all our Amazing Action Changers!
Our aim is to provide flexible, unrestricted funding that secures Action Change’s operations and bridges funding gaps for our 90+ global projects. This critical “safety net” ensures that grassroots initiatives from education to clean water to saving our Rhino’s stay active and reach their goals of self-sustainability. By uniting communities under one fund, we provide the essential stability and emergency support needed to tackle global issues without interruption.
Many grassroots initiatives fail not due to a lack of passion, but because of “restricted funding.” When a project—like a community farm or school—falls short of its goal, it risks total collapse. Furthermore, the essential costs of vetting community members and locations and providing expert oversight are often unfunded. Without a “safety net” fund, Action Change cannot provide the emergency support required to keep our 90+ global projects running safely and effectively.
This fund is the heart of Action Change, allowing us to direct resources exactly where they are needed most. We use these donations to bridge funding gaps for projects that haven’t met their targets, ensuring their work never stops. This flexible support covers the essential costs of vetting, monitoring, and mentoring our 90+ partners. By providing this “bridge,” we ensure every project has the time and resources to transition from aid-dependency to full long-term sustainability.
By securing the core of Action Change, we ensure thousands of people continue to access education, clean water, and healthcare. This fund builds a resilient ecosystem where grassroots leaders have a reliable partner. Your support leads to 90+ stories of self-sufficiency, creating a ripple effect of change that outlasts any single donation. We are ensuring that no community is left behind and that every project we start has the foundation to thrive for generations to come.
Project Report | Jun 9, 2026
Action Change in Action
By Hannah |Â Action Changer
Hey friends!
Hannah here, checking in with a massive burst of energy and a huge thank you for standing by us. This specific project is the absolute heart of Action Change because it acts as our global safety net, allowing us to channel funds exactly where the need is greatest at any given moment and keep our operations running smoothly.
If you look at the math lately, it is wild out there. Since February, we have seen a sobering 72% drop in donations, while the number of people reaching out to us in poverty has shot up by a whopping 194%. Talk about a crazy catch-22! We have stripped our running costs down to the absolute bare bones, but if you think that means we are giving up, think again. We are shifting gears from survival mode straight into long-term sustainability to ensure our 90+ global initiatives can survive this financial mess.
To help us fight back, we have just welcomed 12 incredible professional volunteers and mentors to the team. They are already hard at work building rock-solid short, medium, and long-term plans for our partners. Plus, we have 2 brilliant volunteers packing their bags right now to head out to Guatemala to train and support the community there!
Our army of volunteers is showing up every single day to change the future narrative, and look at what your support is allowing us to tackle right now:
Finding the funds to feed over 26,000 children every single day.
Actively responding to the emergency Ebola crisis in Africa to keep families safe.
Guiding displaced youth affected by war to find their feet and rediscover hope, purpose, and a community that loves them.
Getting ready to build the first-ever Living Seawall in Africa, using cool eco-engineered panels in Cape Town to boost marine life and fight climate change!
Over the last 15 years, this project has seen 138 amazing donors raise over $13,000 to keep our core operations stable. Right now, we have exactly 0 monthly donors on the books for this safety net fund.
While your one-off gifts are life-saving, having a predictable pool of regular funding would completely change the game. Imagine if just a small handful of our 138 past supporters set up a regular gift of $5 a month. It would give us the rock-solid foundation we need to map out operations and support our global projects with total confidence. If a donation isn’t possible right now, you can still be an absolute superstar for free just by sharing our link and story with your networks.
To sign off with some seriously exciting news, please save the date for the GlobalGiving July Bonus Day on July 15th and 16th! Any unique donation you make up to $100 will get a brilliant matching boost from a special funding pot. It is the perfect, joyful lifeline to help us strengthen our core operations and keep showing up for communities worldwide.
We are constantly overwhelmed by your drive and encouragement. Thank you for walking this wild, beautiful journey with us!
With hope, high-fives, and endless gratitude,
Project Report: Mar 27, 2026
From Townships to Coastlines – How We’re Uniting
By Tyrone |Â CEO of Action Change
Dear Friends,
Over the last three months, something remarkable has been unfolding. From the dusty roads of South African townships to the turquoise waters of Cape Town’s coastline, communities are coming together, not just to survive, but to thrive.
At Action Change, we’ve always believed that local problems deserve local solutions, and thanks to your support, we’ve been making that belief a reality across America, Africa and Asia.
Water is Life—But It’s Not a Guarantee
Last year, a team from Ohio State University’s Fisher School of Business joined us to assess access to water across three underserved communities. In one township, home to 70,000 people there is just three working taps serve the entire population. The queues are endless, the pressure is heavy, and clean water is a luxury. But we’ve made a start.
We’ve already delivered three large water storage tanks and kicked off our rainwater harvesting pilot. It’s just the beginning, but for hundreds of families, it’s already making a daily difference.
Bhongolethu School: Holding the Line for 140 Children
We’ve taken on a deeper role at Bhongolethu Primary School. The school is in a critical registration process, but until that’s complete, they face a £2,000 monthly shortfall just to stay open. That’s teachers, meals, lights and everything. Still, every morning, the classrooms are filled with energy, learning, and hope. We’re determined not to let those 140 children slip through the cracks.
At the Siyakhula Pre-School, we’ve expanded from 21 to 48 children, many from the streets or informal housing. Each child now receives healthy meals, foundational education, and perhaps most importantly a place to belong.
From the Streets of India to the Shores of Cape Town
In Kerala, India, we’ve stepped in to cover the physiotherapist’s costs at our school for children with disabilities. The school’s regular funding hit a wall, and we simply couldn’t let vital care stop for these incredible kids.
Meanwhile, something revolutionary is growing in Cape Town’s harbour: Living Sea Walls. A concept born in Australia, these eco-engineered panels mimic natural marine habitats, attracting fish, improving biodiversity, and fighting climate change all right here, in South Africa. We’re working with the V&A Waterfront to bring this innovation to life. A global solution with a local heartbeat.
Behind Every Project: A Team That Shows Up
2025 hit us hard. Fundraising dropped by 81%, a figure that’s both sobering and scary. But still our team shows up. Smiling. Dreaming. Doing more with less. Whether in Ghana, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Zambia, or Zimbabwe, we’re still delivering hot meals, expanding education access, mentoring teams, and building futures from the ground up.
Sneak Peek: 20 Years of Impact
Last September, we turn 20. And while we’ll save the full celebration for 2026, here’s a glimpse of what your belief in us has made possible:
5.7 million hot meals served
900 million hours of education delivered
1,782 scholarships awarded
10,000 street dogs sterilised
73 projects now fully community-run
We are surviving day by day. But somehow, with your encouragement and their determination, we are still moving forward and this is amazing.
Thank you for walking this journey with us.
Tyrone and all our Amazing Action Changers!
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