ABOUT

About OutActive

OutActive is a Cape Town-based non-profit nature foundation dedicated to creating opportunities for participation in outdoor and nature-based sports and recreational activities. Our mission is to promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle while fostering the conservation of our natural world. Formerly known as the Green Sport Foundation, we rebranded to OutActive in 2024 to better reflect our dynamic approach and growing impact.

Our Goals:

  • Broadening Access to Nature Sport- and Recreation Developing inclusive projects to enable more people to experience the thrill and joy of nature-based sports and activities.
  • Promoting a Balanced Lifestyle Encouraging people to balance screen time and social media with outdoor experiences to enhance physical and mental well-being.
  • Trail Tourism Development Assisting cities and towns in packaging, developing, and marketing their local trails as sustainable tourism products with economic, wellness and heritage benefits.
  • Youth Development and Nature Education Inspiring the next generation by connecting children with nature and teaching them about its value and preservation.
  • Community Building Creating opportunities for people to connect through outdoor activities, fostering a sense of belonging and shared stewardship of our natural spaces. Hiking, Riding, Running and Hanging Out, together.
  • Skills Development and Job Creation Providing training and employment opportunities through our projects to uplift local communities.
  • Nature Conservation Initiatives Leading educational programs, beach cleanups, and trail maintenance efforts to protect and restore our environment.
  • Grant-Making for Impact Offering financial support to other non-profits and charities working to promote outdoor recreation and conservation.


Move

Creating opportunities for people to take part in nature sports and recreation activities.
Providing quality information on trails and where and how to access nature, safely.
Creating youth, skills, tourism and economic developmental opportunities.

Balance

Promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Creating awareness of the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, excessive screen time and too much social media.
Creating a community of like-minded people for social interaction and stewardship.

Conserve

Nature is diverse and our natural playground. We must play responsibly and it must be conserved for generations to come.
We provide education and drive related projects to make aware, clean up and conserve.