We feed the children of the world—one meal, one school, one community at a time. We believe every child deserves a nourishing meal and a chance to thrive—so we build feeding programs that last. Rooted in underserved communities, we work hand-in-hand with local leaders to uplift futures. Our mission-driven enterprise model creates meaningful jobs, generates local revenue, and ensures long-term financial sustainability for our programs. We don’t just deliver meals—we build systems that nourish, empower, and endure.
Our mission
Our vision
We envision a healthy world where no child goes hungry and every community thrives through locally driven, sustainable solutions.
Our values
We work to create a listing difference in the lives of children and their communities. The core values that drive our staff and strategy are:
Joy
We believe in the smile on a child’s face and that joy is contagious. In everything we do, we lead with joy.
Compassion
We are fueled by love and care for children, their families and the future we share.
Equity
We believe every child, no matter their background or circumstance, deserves access to nutritious food.
Community
We partner with local leaders and believe in local control and agency.
Sustainable
We build lasting systems that are environmentally conscious and economically sound.
Integrity
We act with transparency, accountability, and a deep sense of responsibility.
Founders Statement
In early 2016 we visited Mpumalanga, a province in the northeastern region of South Africa to volunteer in the beautiful village of Bodlayabongolo. It is a quiet place where you can see the imprint your footstep leaves behind when walking on the rich sandy land. Everywhere you look, children smile and run with an indescribable strength and beauty.
It is here we met 5-year old Mahlatse, with her big beautiful brown eyes. Mahlatse’s constant challenge, and the challenge of so many children in her community, was the lack of consistent access to nutritious food. We saw the dire need facing the community and saw children like Mahlatse facing the challenge with strength, resilience and even joy — we were inspired by their spirit to create Ubuntu Mundo.
Our greatest joy in this work is spending time with these beautiful children. As we pass our days on Ubuntu Mundo’s land, our footprints crisscross the land and mingle with the prints of the many children who come to eat and learn at Ubuntu Mundo. Our lives are forever connected to the children of Bodlayabongolo, and we smile at the sight of our footprints dancing with theirs.
Ke a leboga,
Cecilya and Roland
help us make
a change
Every meal we serve is made possible by people like you.
Your support helps us break the cycle of poverty
and brings us one step closer to ending childhood hunger.
Donate now and help make a change.
