Empowering Communities in Eastern and South Africa
The Rhiza Foundation connects donors in the United States to proven, sustainable community development programs that expand education, healthcare, and livelihoods in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Africa.
Our Work
Healthcare
Expanding access to essential health services in underserved communities.
Education
Supporting education initiatives that empower ECD administrators to improve outcomes, and open pathways to opportunity and lifelong success. Expanding access to quality learning, equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to build brighter futures.
Agriculture
Creating jobs and sustainable solutions through environmentally conscious and green innovation.
Skills Development
Equipping youth with the skills and knowledge to shape their futures.
Enterprise Development
Fuelling ambition by equipping entrepreneurs with the skills, support, and resources to build thriving businesses and resilient communities.
Meet Promise
Nokwazi Promise Magagula (Promise) has been managing Rhiza’s Mpathy clinic in KaMhlushwa, South Africa since April of 2024. Promise says: ”The government clinics here are very full. People go there in the morning and, if they are lucky, only manage to get a consultation in the afternoon. Sometimes not until the next day! Here at our Mpathy clinic, patients can just walk in and be helped right away!”
The reason why Promise signed up to run an Mpathy clinic? “I really loved the idea of bringing affordable, quality healthcare to people,” Promise says. “That has been my dream all along. Mpathy helped me turn my passion into a reality. It fits into my vision about what healthcare should really be.”
Our Impact
Real Impact, Measurable Change
10,000+
Individuals Reached
4
Countries Served
15+
Years of Service
5,000+
Students Educated
“Rhiza stands for equality, sustainability, and local involvement. Together, we create lasting change.”
—Alef Meulenberg, Founder of Rhiza
Ways to Give
Partner with us to create sustainable change.
Whether you represent a foundation, corporation, or simply want to make a personal contribution — your support helps transform lives through locally led programs.