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Non-profit • Community • Education

Learn About the Carl Ballot Foundation

 We are a non-profit dedicated to accessible wellness through yoga, garden-based learning, and educator support. We partner with schools, prisons, elder care facilities, and communities to cultivate resilience, focus, and well-being.

Our namesake, Carl Ballot, believed that communities should be supported, that people deserve help and love, and we want to make sure his dream comes to fruition.

About the Foundation

Our Values

Dignity

People first. We prioritise learner and educator well‑being in every decision.

Integrity

Transparent, accountable, and evidence‑led programme design and reporting.

Partnership

Co‑created with schools, families, communities, and values‑aligned sponsors.

Practicality

Solutions that work in real classrooms and can scale sustainably.

Stewardship

Responsible use of resources for long‑term, community‑owned impact.

Implementation

Implementation Strategy

1. Assessment

Conduct thorough evaluations of schools to understand unique challenges and well‑being needs.

2. Collaboration

Work hand‑in‑hand with school administrators and stakeholders to co‑design practical support.

3. Monitoring & Evaluation

Track impact with clear metrics and refine strategies for improved outcomes over time.

Our Directors

Meet the leadership guiding our mission.

Dale N. De Klerk

Certified Yoga Teacher
Founder of BeingMe Yoga Studio & BeingMe Yoga School (Johannesburg)

Gillian Mead

Experienced Financial Professional & Certified Yoga Teacher

Vish Chetty

Business Leader & Growth Strategist

Celeste J. Higgins

Enterprise IT, Customer Success & Strategic Partnerships

Our Team

The cogs in the machine

Dale N. De Klerk

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Gillian Mead

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Vish Chetty

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Celeste J. Higgins

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Documentation

See our documentation here

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