Our Story

Building Prosperous Villages Across Africa

Since 2018, I have worked with local communities, businesses, innovators, and development partners to bring safe streets, clean energy, internet access, water infrastructure, and economic opportunity to underserved communities.

Building Prosperous Villages

I realized that poverty is rarely caused by one problem. It is usually the result of many missing pieces: energy, infrastructure, education, connectivity, water, and economic opportunity.

To help villages move from survival to prosperity.

In 2018, I learned that 48 people had lost their lives in a township because of poor public lighting. That moment changed my life.

Since then, I have dedicated my work to helping communities gain access to those missing pieces.

“We are not here to give. We are here to build — alongside.”

Mission

Why this matters.

Dignity

Every village holds the talent to thrive. We work with — never for — local leaders.

Endurance

We build systems that outlast donations: wells, schools, businesses that pay for themselves.

Transparency

Every dollar is tracked. Every project is reported. Every story is told honestly.

— Voices from the Village

Real lives. Real change.

“We used to walk four hours for water. Now our daughters walk to school instead. Village Profit didn’t bring a charity — they brought a future.”

Prince Kai

Founder

The journey

From one village to many.

2018

First launched the Solar lighting project which brought light to communities. Funded with only just $14000. Project made an impact to schools and villages in Durban South Africa. 

2020

First launch of the Internet wifi project which brought internet to homes and villages. This project won the Builder of Africa's Future and ICT Award. Funded $650 000.

2020

Village Profit registered as a hybrid NGO + ventures collective.

2021

Expanded the reach to 2000 homes with Gugu wifi project in South Africa.

2023

Lunched Home solar system project which brought clean energy to homes. 

2024

48 villages reached. $2.4M 

2025

Partnered with US Companies to bring tech to South Africa. 

2026

Goal: 100 to build Water Wells to South Africa. started with 10.