cederberg community support
The Cederberg outstations have been home to generations of families, traditions, and stories. We’re grateful to be part of the journey alongside these communities.
OUR MISSION
rooted in community.
rich in history.
doing goed together.
The goed foundation is a community-focused non-profit initiative linked to The Goed Life, working in partnership with Rob Templeton and his dedicated team to support the remote outstations of the Cederberg.
Our focus includes communities such as Wupperthal, Heuningvlei, Eselbank, Wittewater, Kleinvlei, and Langkloof. Places of breathtaking beauty, deep faith heritage, and extraordinary resilience.
Rob’s longstanding connection to the Cederberg and his genuine heart for its people form a central part of this work. Through the goed foundation, Rob and the team are not offering assistance from a distance — they are committed to walking alongside these communities in a meaningful, relational, and sustainable way.
“These are not just villages. They are historic outstations — faith-rooted settlements that have stood for generations.”
OUR WORK
walking alongside the
cederberg communities
We listen first. We collaborate with local leadership. We prioritise dignity over charity. This is not a once-off project – it is an ongoing commitment.
soup kitchen
Feeding approximately 60 elderly, sick, and vulnerable residents. We ensure electricity is maintained, fund food supplies, and coordinate donor partnerships. Because dignity begins with nourishment.
supporting the elderly
Many elderly residents rely on shared transport to travel long distances for essential groceries. We assist with transport costs, coordinate monthly grocery support, and advocate for consistent access.
rebuilding the pre-school
A devastating fire destroyed the local pre-school. We are committed to completing the rebuild, providing furniture, learning materials, and basic infrastructure. When we rebuild a classroom, we rebuild possibility.
restoring self-sustainability
Repairing thatch roofs, restoring historic water canals destroyed by floods, rebuilding community vegetable gardens, and supporting female rooibos farmers. The goal is long-term resilience.
OUR CAMPAIGNS
where your support goes
soup kitchen
A warm meal can bring comfort, connection, and hope.
water canals
This land has supported families for generations. Strengthening and restoring water canals helps communities continue farming and thriving.
preschool
The preschool is an important part of the community, and we’re committed to helping restore and rebuild it for the children and families who rely on it.
small farmers
These women have been farming this land for generations. We help support their work and connect them to opportunities that allow them to grow further.
want to know more?
Read this report on Wupperthal Small Farmers – A social profiling and constraint baseline analysis by EC van Zyl-Steens
GET INVOLVED
stand with the cederberg
The Cederberg communities are rich in heritage, culture, and resilience. By partnering with The Goed Foundation, you become part of meaningful, community-led change.
