Calabash Trust

Our approach has a theoretical basis stemming from Asset based Community Development (ABCD), developed by the Coady International Institute in Canada.

We also incorporate ideas and tools from the ‘Ready for Success’ programme developed by the GM Foundation in South Africa, and ‘Scenario Exercises’ developed by Reos Partners in South Africa. All these have their own unique purpose of changing poverty mindsets, creating visions and strategic plans, ensuring these visions become a reality. This unique manner of visioning and planning has outcomes ranging from income generating activities, sport development, environmental programmes, educational programmes etc.

We envisage the urban townships in and around Port Elizabeth as an attractive, vibrant place, respected by its residents and visitors. Schools are fully equipped with resources and act as centres of learning for the whole community. Community members are involved, mobilised and empowered to develop their own areas. Children don’t travel far for their education because parents have their faith restored in local schools.