Our Impact
Empowering Africa’s Future Through Sustainable Development
Chess in Schools:
Developing Critical Thinkers
Chess is a powerful educational tool beyond just a game.
It is common knowledge that first world nations have produced hundred of grandmasters and dozens of world champions. The main contribution in the development of chess is not entirely the style of players, but its emphasis on rigorous training and the study of the game.
For the Mogashoa Foundation, widely recognising chess as a sport is a must. By studying individual opponents to discover their strengths and weaknesses, ruthless objectivity blooms from one’s own potential. This teaching and idea becomes the foundations’ main focus and so as a result creates a ripple effect in the grander scheme of its mission.
Chess in schools touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of students in low-income homes across the world. Chess teaches critical thinking, problem solving, and the mental discipline needed to succeed in both school and in life. Follow our work to learn more about our programmes in schools.
Our aim: nurture future leaders through chess
Our Approach
- Inspired by Chess Schools of Thought
- Comprehensive development of mind and character
Key Skills Developed
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
Programme benefits
- Extends the game of chess to the broader community
- Provides valuable life skills
Legacy Vision 2030
Our cornerstone project combines sustainable development with philanthropy, focusing on:- Global Agricultural Expansion: Extending sustainable Food production, promoting economic growth and food security across Africa.
- Community Led Development Partnerships: Engaging in collaborative initiatives that empower local communities, fostering sustainable development and long-term positive impact.
- Educational Empowerment: Implementing large-scale scholarship and aid programmes to foster a new generation of skilled, socially conscious leaders.
The foundation’s influence
The Mogashoa Foundation is dedicated to making a lasting impact through various initiatives:Education
- Providing financial support for promising high school and university students from underprivileged backgrounds, covering tuition, books, and living expenses.
- Offering mentorship, career guidance, and personal development opportunities to nurture well-rounded, socially responsible future leaders.
- Implementing sustainable educational initiatives that extend beyond individual scholarships, including support for teacher training and educational infrastructure improvements in underserved areas.
Social Business
- Through Tebfin, we are bridging the financial gap for businesses awarded projects but lacking implementation funds, enabling them to execute and grow.
- We support entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to nurture and empower emerging business leaders.
Literacy Impact
- Supporting emerging talent by providing platforms and resources for upcoming writers and aspiring authors to develop their craft and share their stories.
- Extending our literacy efforts to support writers and readers throughout South Africa and across the African continent.
- Implementing sustainable educational initiatives that extend beyond individual scholarships, including support for teacher training and educational infrastructure improvements in underserved areas.
Conservation
- Spearheading conservation efforts for endangered species, with a focus on the African rhino.
- Advocating for and implementing innovative, sustainable solutions in wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.
- Promoting coexistence between wildlife and local communities through education and sustainable ecotourism initiatives.
Urban Renewal
- Committed to improving deprived urban areas through targeted development projects.
- Supporting programmes that enhance quality of life, including housing improvements, public space creation, and local business support.
- Promoting eco-friendly and socially inclusive urban development strategies.
