new Dreamcatcher South Africa
@dreamcatchersouthafrica.com
Change in Action: Our latest news Donate to support our work Dreamcatcher South Africa NPC (Reg No. 2019/142532/08) is on a mission to improve quality of life in struggling communities – leaving no one behind. From empowering individuals to protecting our planet, we’ve always been ahead of the curve. Innovating words into action, this is the Dreamcatcher way. Please join us on our exciting journey. Welcome. Diversity * Environment * Inclusivity * Humanity * Wellbeing For over 30 years, Dreamcatcher South Africa, a registered non-profit, has been breaking the cycles of poverty, exclusion, and inequality — redefining what outcomes-based sustainable development can achieve. Born in South Africa’s townships in the early 1990s, our journey began unexpectedly — with a toothache — and grew into a movement powered by empathy, courage, and a refusal to accept the status quo. What started as a grassroots response by women from diverse cultures has evolved into a model that inspires transformation across Africa and beyond. From the beginning, our founder Anthea recognised a simple truth: sustainable change takes root where people live. Communities are the custodians of their environment and the drivers of their own futures. Guided by this belief, she went door to door, mobilising women and youth to confront the barriers holding their dreams back — limited education, recurring poverty, unemployment, gender inequality, lack of enterprise opportunities, and deteriorating environmental quality with serious impacts on community health. Our answer? People-powered sustainability.We build inclusive, integrated, outcomes-based models that empower communities to become the voices and leaders of lasting change in a symbiotic relationship with their local environment. Through a human-centred, intergenerational approach — with a strong focus on women-led enterprise and innovation — we help local people design and implement their own sustainable futures. Our work spans community enterprises, responsible tourism and route development, biodiversity protection, literacy and life skills, employability training, community wellness, and circular-economy initiatives — all driven by ordinary people fuelled by purpose. Today, Dreamcatcher stands at the forefront of inclusive sustainable development. Recognised across Africa and beyond, we’ve spent decades turning the UN Development Goals into real-world impact. We proudly welcome students, researchers, volunteers, and travellers from around the world to join our journey. Go Truly Local™ and discover a South Africa where communities lead, sustainability becomes a way of life, and purposeful travel leaves lasting footprints — and lasting memories. Walk with us — and help shape the future together.It’s the Dreamcatcher way. Welcome. Our Story Our Founder Awards & Recognition ‘Go Truly Local’™ Sustainability Projects Cultural Awakening – PaintUp Kamamma From Waste to a Circular Economy Volunteer & Internships Opportunities Volunteer Postcards from Africa Our contribution to the SDGs Knowledge Exchange & Media Coverage Dreamcatcher Nederland
new Dreamcatcher South Africa's Company Logos
new Dreamcatcher South Africa's Brand Colors
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CMYK
#B74401
Fire
183, 68, 1
22, 99, 36
0, 63, 99, 28
#FCF1E0
Pearl Lusta
252, 241, 224
36, 82, 93
0, 4, 11, 1
#004085
Congress Blue
0, 64, 133
211, 100, 26
100, 52, 0, 48
About new Dreamcatcher South Africa
Dreamcatcher South Africa is a brand that has been at the forefront of transforming tourism in South Africa for over 30 years. Established in 1991, their mission is to improve the quality of life in struggling communities by addressing key barriers such as inadequate education, skills, and poor environmental quality. They believe in inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability, and their core expertise lies in inclusive enterprise development, environmental protection, literacy, and skills transfer.
As a leading African Sustainable Development organization, Dreamcatcher has received numerous awards and recognition for their trailblazing models that facilitate social change. Their innovative approach includes destination and travel itinerary development, homestays with locals, community tours, and volunteer opportunities. They also engage in sustainability projects, such as food growing, waste management, and circular economy initiatives.
Dreamcatcher's work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and every visitor, local enterprise, and engaged community member contributes to Nelson Mandela's vision of creating a better future for all. Join Dreamcatcher South Africa on your next African journey and be a part of a meaningful and transformative experience
Brand industry
Business and Consumer Services
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1990
Company size
2-10 employees
