Writing & Media

Ubuntu Inside & Out

On leadership, dignity, and the human side of building change.

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First essay

Starting Somewhere: Why I'm Writing Here

Why I've started writing in public — and what I hope we'll think through together.

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Honoring Sarah Bergs | Leaders of Impact 2024

In October 2024, I received the Leaders of Impact Award from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This short film shares some of the people, experiences and work behind that recognition.

A film by Isenberg UMass, featuring Sarah and the work of Nourish Eco Village. Official university source ↗

Selected recognition

Recognition & fellowships

2026

Charity of the Year

Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism

Received by Nourish Eco Village.

KLCBT award announcement ↗

2026

Opportunity Collaboration Fellowship

Opportunity Collaboration

Sarah selected as a 2026 OC Fellow.

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2024

Leaders of Impact Award

UMass Isenberg

Awarded personally to Sarah Bergs.

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2016

Real Heroes

Sunday Times

Recognition and interview.

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2015

Emerging Chamber of the Year

AHI

Received by the Hoedspruit Chamber of Commerce during Sarah's chairmanship.

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Sarah Bergs and Anne Massey holding the Leaders of Impact award trophy — Sarah with Anne Massey at the 2024 Isenberg ceremony, UMass Amherst.

Selected media & conversations