Lima Rural Development Foundation
Working with rural communities across South Africa since 1989
We help people build sustainable livelihoods through farming, infrastructure, land care, and youth and enterprise development.
About us
People and livelihoods, developed together
We support the development of people and livelihoods in places where resources are scarce, particularly in rural areas. Through field-based programmes, Lima uses local economic development and strong local institutions to reduce poverty and build skills.
What we do
Programmes that create lasting livelihoods
We design and run development programmes for donors, corporates and government. Our services include:
- Programme design and feasibility studies
- Community facilitation and participatory planning
- Implementation of donor and government programmes
- Agricultural extension and farmer support
- Enterprise development and training
- Infrastructure construction and project management
- Early childhood development
Our footprint
The difference so far
- 40,000+Farmers supported
- 3,950Infrastructural developments
- 101,550Careers impacted
- 110,500Youths empowered
Our work
Four areas of focus
Agriculture & Food Security
Lima helps smallholder farmers connect to agribusiness, which lifts income and food security. Through partners we also support medium-scale farmers and create local jobs, including plans for an agri-hub.
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Construction & Engineering
Lima improves infrastructure in rural areas. We build new, and renovate existing, ECD centres, schools and farming infrastructure.
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Environmental Rehabilitation
Lima runs restoration and land care projects that involve local communities in planning and delivery, creating jobs and strengthening the bond between people and their environment.
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Youth & Social Development
Lima supports young people and communities through public employment programmes, skills training and enterprise development.
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