Inspiring hope, Transforming Futures, Driving global Impact.

Our Story

we make hope contagious throughout the world

RLabs is an award-winning social enterprise, established in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2009. We have since expanded our activities to 24 countries across 5 continents, impacting more than 60 million people.

OUR Mandate

We spread hope to where it is
needed most

We are responsible for scaling tangible impact to wherever the need is. Our current focus is to contribute toward the rapidly emerging African economy. We aim to build and support sustainable hubs in every major region.

OUR Locations

with these values we transcend Boundaries

our community

the evidence is in our
engagements

Everytime I'm there, I feel hopeful. I've learnt so much. I can actually do things now that I thought I couldn't do before.

Esra Rooi

A visit to RLabs always inspires me. The dedication and positivity of the team is amazing, and the way they care about their community, shines through in every action.

Erik Britz

Their hospitality and intellect, few of the main reasons why it's recommended by everyone.

Zain Sampson

Changed my life! Transformed my thinking! Open-minded individuals, positive energy, LOVE all around and definitely Making HOPE Contagious! "Raresonated" immediately when I stepped into any RLabs space.

Althea De Wet

Rlabs is definitely the place where you want to be. RLABS is a place of hope that definitely puts people first, and I love that!

Bevan Gordon

Filled with such dedicated people who really love working and encouraging kids! Really grateful for all that they've done.

Majid Mohamed

Speaking of engagements, We Have quite an Audacious Goal

We aim to impact 2 billion lives by 2030, and collaboration is critical. We cannot do it on our own. Join us today!

our Team

Audacious Goals Require
Committed Champions

Marlon
Parker

Founder, RLabs

Rene
Parker

Director, RLabs Global

Christine
Taphel

CEO, RLabs South Africa

Craig
Dumont

Director, RLabs Group

Marilyn
Munga

Board Chair, RLabs South Africa
our Team

Audacious Goals Require
Committed Champions

Marlon
Parker

Founder, RLabs

Rene
Parker

Director, RLabs Global

Christine
Taphel

CEO, RLabs South Africa

Craig
Dumont

Director, RLabs Group

Marilyn
Munga

Board Chair, RLabs South Africa
our impact

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our Partners

With a Little Help From
Our Friends