LEKAO Foundation
LEKAO Foundation
LEKAO Foundation NPC supports children and the elderly across Soshanguve through sport, culture, health awareness and neighbourhood safety — building a community that looks after its own.
LEKAO Foundation NPC was founded by Walter Lekao and is based at 145 Block BB W, Soshanguve. From this base, the foundation works to support children across every age group and to care for the elderly, focusing on their wellbeing and quality of life.
To fund this work, the foundation hosts community events and fundraisers throughout the year, often partnering with local artists and performers who help draw attendance and donations. These gatherings do double duty — raising money while pulling the community together around a shared cause.
Every rand raised and every hour volunteered goes back into programmes that give children a stronger start and give elderly residents the dignity and support they deserve.
To be a community-based, volunteer-driven, people-focused organisation that sustains itself and grows through development — with young people and gender equity at the centre of everything we do.
We organise voluntary work camps and community-driven development programmes across South Africa, extending participation regionally and internationally. Through capacity-building, skills development and youth exchanges, we're working toward a permanent, youth-oriented volunteer site right here in South Africa.
Each programme is designed around a specific need we see in Soshanguve — from keeping kids active to keeping neighbourhoods safe.
Coaching, kit and competition access that keep local kids active, disciplined and proud.
Creative outlets that let children and youth express themselves and build confidence.
Programmes rooted in culture and heritage that build up women in our community.
Annual awareness drives that bring vital health information directly to residents.
Our annual donation drive, delivering essentials and festive cheer to families in need.
Local job creation through a community watch that fights crime and builds a safer Soshanguve.
From education access for underprivileged children to health camps that reach underserved households, our team keeps showing up — because that consistency is what community development actually looks like.
Our environmental and skills-development work has protected local resources while giving residents the tools for economic self-sufficiency, through workshops and micro-enterprise support.
None of it happens without the community itself. Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every local partnership adds up to the difference you can see in these photos.
Every coordinator role exists to serve one part of our mission — from early childhood development to community conservation.
Oversees the foundation's strategy and represents LEKAO Foundation NPC as its registered contact person.
Come volunteer, walk, watch or celebrate with us — every event below is open to the community.
67 minutes of community service in honour of Nelson Mandela — join us as we give back in Soshanguve.
Community ServiceA fun walk celebrating and supporting the elderly residents of our community.
Elderly CareA day dedicated to celebrating and empowering the women of our community.
Women's EmpowermentThe launch of our new podcast series giving young women a platform to share their voices.
Youth & CultureA celebration of African heritage through traditional indigenous games and culture.
Heritage DayOur flagship annual football tournament, bringing the community together to close the year.
Sports DevelopmentA grassroots awareness campaign bringing cancer education and screening information to residents.
Health AwarenessA look at our sports development programme in partnership with MamieGirls Club Enterprise — coaching, tournaments and prize-giving across Soshanguve.
However you choose to help, it goes straight back into the children and elderly residents we serve.
Support our programmes directly. Every contribution — big or small — funds real work in Soshanguve.
Donate via PayPalJoin a work camp, a charity drive, or lend your time to one of our programmes throughout the year.
Message us on WhatsAppBusinesses, artists and organisations can partner with us on events, sponsorships and campaigns.
Email Our TeamFill in the form and it will open in your email app, addressed straight to our team — or use the details alongside it to reach us directly.