Our Purpose "Conservation with impact, communities at heart"

Our Purpose "Conservation with impact, communities at heart"

Our Vision

We envision a South Africa where nature and people coexist in harmony. A land where majestic animals are safe for future generations, and where local communities have the chance to thrive. By collaborating with businesses and individuals worldwide, we aim to create lasting impact for both nature and the people who depend on it.

Our Vision

We envision a South Africa where nature and people coexist in harmony. A land where majestic animals are safe for future generations, and where local communities have the chance to thrive. By collaborating with businesses and individuals worldwide, we aim to create lasting impact for both nature and the people who depend on it.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to preserving South Africa’s iconic wildlife, with a special focus on protecting rhinos, wild dogs, pangolin and cheetahs . At the same time, we support and empower local communities by creating employment and educational opportunities. Through sustainable partnerships with international businesses, we aim to build a future where conservation and socio-economic development go hand in hand.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to preserving South Africa’s iconic wildlife, with a special focus on protecting rhinos, wild dogs, pangolin and cheetahs . At the same time, we support and empower local communities by creating employment and educational opportunities. Through sustainable partnerships with international businesses, we aim to build a future where conservation and socio-economic development go hand in hand.

Our Values

Respect

We act with respect for South Africa’s rich biodiversity and cultural diversity.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships to achieve shared goals and create lasting change.

Sustainability

We focus on developing long-term solutions that benefit both nature and communities.

Integrity

Our actions are always grounded in honesty, transparency, and ethical principles.

Respect

We act with respect for South Africa’s rich biodiversity and cultural diversity.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships to achieve shared goals and create lasting change.

Sutainability

We focus on developing long-term solutions that benefit both nature and communities.

Integrity

Our actions are always grounded in honesty, transparency, and ethical principles.

Empowerment

We empower local communities by providing them with the tools to shape their own future.

Innovation

We embrace new ideas and strategies to achieve our goals and maximize our impact.

Engagement

We strive to inspire and engage a wide audience in our mission, through social media and other channels.

Empowerment

We empower local communities by providing them with the tools to shape their own future.

Innovation

We embrace new ideas and strategies to achieve our goals and maximize our impact.

Engagement

We strive to inspire and engage a wide audience in our mission, through social media and other channels.

History and Background

Our love for Africa and its wildlife first brought us to South Africa more than 25 years ago. This same love opened our eyes to harsh realities: shrinking habitats, increasing human-wildlife conflicts, and the escalating threat of poaching.

In 2019, a ranger asked us a simple yet profound question: why is it that nearly 1 billion euros can be raised within a week to restore a burned cathedral (the Notre Dame) in Paris, yet raising even 100,000 euros to save rhinos—a species that has roamed our planet for 60 million years—remains an uphill battle?

This realization motivated us to take action. After years of launching various projects and initiatives, we became, in 2024, an official member of the advisory board of the Waterberg Landscape Alliance, a UNESCO biosphere reserve and World Heritage Site in Limpopo. Here, we learned that conserving nature cannot be separated from managing landscapes, fostering economic growth, and empowering local communities.

However, funding remains a significant challenge. Current projects rely heavily on donations, but for truly sustainable outcomes, a different approach is necessary. This is why we founded Ubuntu Alliance: a for-profit organization that integrates ecological and economic development. We firmly believe that building a healthy business provides the continuity needed to support conservation and community development.

With Ubuntu Alliance, we aim for a future where local communities thrive and endangered species are safeguarded. Our profits are directly reinvested into protecting the unique biodiversity of the Waterberg region and improving the well-being of its people. Together, we are building a sustainable Africa—both for today and for generations to come.

History and Background

Our love for Africa and its wildlife first brought us to South Africa more than 25 years ago. This same love opened our eyes to harsh realities: shrinking habitats, increasing human-wildlife conflicts, and the escalating threat of poaching.

In 2019, a ranger asked us a simple yet profound question: why is it that nearly 1 billion euros can be raised within a week to restore a burned cathedral (the Notre Dame) in Paris, yet raising even 100,000 euros to save rhinos—a species that has roamed our planet for 60 million years—remains an uphill battle?

This realization motivated us to take action. After years of launching various projects and initiatives, we became, in 2024, an official member of the advisory board of the Waterberg Landscape Alliance, a UNESCO biosphere reserve and World Heritage Site in Limpopo. Here, we learned that conserving nature cannot be separated from managing landscapes, fostering economic growth, and empowering local communities.

However, funding remains a significant challenge. Current projects rely heavily on donations, but for truly sustainable outcomes, a different approach is necessary. This is why we founded Ubuntu Alliance: a for-profit organization that integrates ecological and economic development. We firmly believe that building a healthy business provides the continuity needed to support conservation and community development.

With Ubuntu Alliance, we aim for a future where local communities thrive and endangered species are safeguarded. Our profits are directly reinvested into protecting the unique biodiversity of the Waterberg region and improving the well-being of its people. Together, we are building a sustainable Africa—both for today and for generations to come.

Liesbeth
Drutti

Liesbeth Drutti turns change into opportunity rather than chaos. As an expert in procurement, sourcing, and change management, she guides businesses toward more efficient structures and stronger performance. With her international experience and Certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner title, she ensures that organizations don’t just grow but do so strategically and sustainably. She knows that motivated employees deliver better results—translating into long-term value creation for investors.

In short: Liesbeth builds businesses that keep performing—today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Liesbeth
Drutti

Liesbeth Drutti turns change into opportunity rather than chaos. As an expert in procurement, sourcing, and change management, she guides businesses toward more efficient structures and stronger performance. With her international experience and Certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner title, she ensures that organizations don’t just grow but do so strategically and sustainably. She knows that motivated employees deliver better results—translating into long-term value creation for investors.

In short: Liesbeth builds businesses that keep performing—today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Erwin
Mallekoote

Erwin Mallekoote is a seasoned expert in general management, change management, and strategic procurement & sourcing. With international experience at multinationals and large SMEs—both as a leader and consultant—he sharpens organizations and drives change with maximum impact. His style? Sharp, strategic, and results-oriented. Erwin cuts through complexity, makes businesses more efficient, and ensures that growth is not just a plan but a reality.

In short: Erwin delivers results, not reports. And that’s exactly what investors count on.

Erwin
Mallekoote

Erwin Mallekoote is a seasoned expert in general management, change management, and strategic procurement & sourcing. With international experience at multinationals and large SMEs—both as a leader and consultant—he sharpens organizations and drives change with maximum impact. His style? Sharp, strategic, and results-oriented. Erwin cuts through complexity, makes businesses more efficient, and ensures that growth is not just a plan but a reality.

In short: Erwin delivers results, not reports. And that’s exactly what investors count on.

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