Approach
Fiercely Pragmatic
Our approach is individualized and brings all relevant parties together to address the root causes of social and economic exclusion. As we establish and manage our programmes, we rely on four guiding pillars:
Empathy – We show up for women, children and families who are often not included in formal education and local decision making structures
Immersion – We are grassroots, living within our focal communities and engaging a wide variety of stakeholders in our programmes
Analytical – We document change from the perspective of what matters most to residents and validate that change through objective indicators
Self-Reflective Action – We set targets for each intervention, monitor our progress and evaluate our social impact together with stakeholders
Accountability
The Time + Tide Foundation is committed to being transparent to all of our stakeholders. We achieve this by complying with local laws in each of our areas of operation and adhering to our in-house procedures and controls through consistent monitoring and evaluation. As of 2022, we routinely undertake social impact assessments, led by accredited practitioners within our organisation, following a stakeholder-centred methodology with reports externally audited. Each year, we produce a comprehensive Annual Report detailing our activities, outcomes and financial performance. This report is shared widely across our networks and made publicly available for download on our website. Moreover, we consult our independent Board of Council Members on major decisions and the strategic direction of the organization, with quarterly board reports on the progress of our activities and management accounts sent throughout the year.
Through these practices, we remain dedicated to building trust, evidencing impact and ensuring that our work remains aligned with the values and expectations of those we serve.
Where We Work
The Time + Tide Foundation is a context-responsive, locally embedded international NGO operating across Southern Africa. We deliver all programmes directly in the communities we serve. These are the residential communities that border Time + Tide lodges, spanning four protected areas (two in Zambia and two in Madagascar). Our reach includes over 300 villages and 30 schools, where we deliver targeted support through our core programmes.
In 2025, we are proud to serve 426 primary beneficiaries actively enrolled in our core initiatives, alongside 8,900 secondary beneficiaries. Our programmes also indirectly affect a wider network of over 19,000 residents.
In addition to our work in Zambia and Madagascar, we are expanding regionally. Through our Organisational Mentorship Programme, we have established formal partnerships with four grassroots organisations in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. These collaborations aim to build resilience and enhance organisational capacity, strengthening decision-making processes and championing sustainable, community-led change.