Welcome to The Absurdly Kind Foundation

 

The world doesn’t always make sense. Opportunities don’t always reach those

who need them most. Talent often goes unseen. But amid life’s contradictions, one

truth remains: kindness changes everything. The Absurdly Kind Foundation exists to

take that truth seriously - and playfully. We invest in people who dream big, create

boldly, and pursue knowledge passionately, even when the odds seem absurdly

against them. Our mission is to transform acts of kindness into meaningful

opportunities for growth, learning, and creative expression. Because in an

unpredictable world, kindness is the most meaningful rebellion of all.

Dates for '26 Grant/Scholarship Applications to be Announced

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

  

We exist to turn absurd challenges into absurd opportunities - using kindness, creativity, and education to light the way toward a more generous world.

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Mission

  

A kinder world - absurdly generous, deeply creative, and endlessly possible.

Our Promise

Our Mission

Our Promise

 

We will champion the dreamers, the learners & educators, the performers, and the

creators. We will turn absurd obstacles into absurd opportunities. We will never

underestimate the power of kindness - especially when it’s unexpected.

The Founders' Tree

Those who acted absurdly kind first

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Introductions

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Meet The Board of Directors

Thomas Erlank

Elzahn Johnson-Petersen

Lauren Dasappa

Lauren Dasappa

Elzahn Johnson-Petersen

Lauren Dasappa

Elzahn Johnson-Petersen

Elzahn Johnson-Petersen

Elzahn Johnson-Petersen

Jacques Langeveld

Jacques Langeveld

Elzahn Johnson-Petersen

Charli Erlank

Jacques Langeveld

Charli Erlank

Tinus Botha

Jacques Langeveld

Charli Erlank

Madre Loubser

Madre Loubser

Madre Loubser

Our Philosophy

• Kindness is not weak; it’s courageous. 

• Giving doesn’t diminish us; it multiplies what matters.

• Creativity and learning are absurdly powerful forces for change. 

• True generosity begins with empathy.

Downloads

The Absurdly Kind Foundation Manifesto (pdf)Download
The Absurdly Kind Foundation Mission and vision statement (pdf)Download
Policy Scholarships and Grants (pdf)Download

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