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About

Lelethu [It's Ours]
Ubunye's Vision for 2021-2025

Where Communities Lead
in pursuing Sustainable Development that builds Resilience to Climate Change

Communities Lead

​​Community members co-lead every stage of Ubunye’s work – from planning to evaluation. They do this through the Community Advisory Board and Programme Working Groups, working alongside Ubunye staff to guide priorities and shape solutions.

Sustainable Development

Ubunye’s programmes align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring long-term impact on rural life. Each initiative is evaluated using SDG indicators, connecting local action to a global movement.

Resilience to Climate Change

Climate resilience is woven through every programme. Whether supporting green businesses, educating youth about the environment, or promoting healthy lifestyles, Ubunye helps communities act on climate and protect their future.

Looking Ahead

We are currently completing an external evaluation of the impact of Lelethu, our 2021–2025 strategy. At the same time, we’ve begun developing a new 5-year strategy – shaped in collaboration with the entire Ubunye community.

Together, we’re reflecting, learning, and planning the path forward.

Context & People

Where We Work

Ubunye partners with rural communities

in Ngqushwa and Makana Municipalities

in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.

 

Since 2002, we’ve supported women-led childcare initiatives in Ndwayana and grown into a partnership spanning 5 wards, 50+ ECD centres, 80+ savings groups, and 5 health clinics. We also work in Fort Brown village in the Makana Municipality.

Primary Sites & Partners

Early Childhood Development Centres

ECD

Programme Focus Areas

Sinako Programme

Savings & Livelihoods

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  • 12.7% of Eastern Cape residents live in poverty (StatsSA 2019)

  • Youth unemployment in Ngqushwa is 64.1% (StatsSA 2016)

  • 90% of households earn less than R1,600/month (IRR 2016)

 

 

Sinako supports economic resilience through savings groups and enterprise development.

Isisekelo Programme

Education for Life

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  • Only 59% of children reach Grade 9; 26.7% reach matric

  • Over 126,000 children under 5 have no access to ECD (DSD 2018)  

 

Isisekelo focuses on early childhood education and supporting youth through critical school years.

Sinako Programme

Green Business

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Ngqushwa has faced a five-year drought, depleting grazing land and water.

 

With farming now near impossible, many migrate to cities – leaving behind children and the elderly. Our green business initiatives aim to create sustainable livelihoods and regenerate land.

Land close to Ndwayana village

Masiphile Programme

Health & Wellness

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  • 13.5% of South Africans live with HIV; 61% are on treatment

  • TB remains the leading cause of death; 80% of the population is infected  

 

Ubunye works to improve health education, support treatment adherence, and empower communities to lead wellness initiatives.

Field Officer Luleka Kondlo & community member, Nomfuso Mashini presenting Ubunye's Health Programme at the Durban AIDS Conference

TEAM

Our People – The Ubunye Tree

The Tree of Ubunye reflects the heart of our organisation: its people. Each branch represents a programme, with team members growing, nurturing, and strengthening the communities we serve.

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Isisekelo

(Education for Life)

Masiphile

(Health & Wellness)

Sinako 

Fort Brown

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Olwethu Mkalipi

​ECD practitioner

“My Name is Olwethu Mkalipi, I was born and grew up in Makhanda). I went to Ntaba Maria Primary School and further went to Nombulelo Senior Secondary School, then chased different opportunities as being a Sales consultant, ECD volunteer, housekeeper etc. ⁠⁠I chose working for Ubunye Foundation because it shares the same goals - of achieving a better, friendlier environment and brighter future for kids and adults.”

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Thuliwa

Cook

I am Thuliwa. I grew up in Fort Brown Farm and went to school at Fort Brown. I work at Fort Brown, planting vegetables in a huge garden, and now I'm the cook at the preschool for children. I cook for 13 children everyday & make sure veg is always in the planters. I like my work. 

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Mzo Kleinbooi

PWG member 

“I’m Mzo Kleinbooi from Fort Brown farm. I love Environmental Education. I’m working for Ubunye because the organisation is helping communities for skills development.”

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Nomatamsanqa Dimaza

ECD practitioner

“My name is Nomatamsanqa Dimaza I grew up in Makhanda. I went to Samuel Ntlebi Primary School and futher went to Ntsika Secondary School, I was a cleaner and then ECD practitioner. ⁠I chose working for Ubunye Foundation to help the children to grow, play and learn, nurturing them as if they are my own.”

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Vukile Yawa

PWG member

“I am Vukile Yawa. I was born here at Fort Brown. I like work, I like to read. Ubunye is a company that is working close to the people.”

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Tamara Maqoko

​​PWG member

“I am Tamara Maqoko.

I'm living at Fort Brown. I am an easy person, I like to talk with people and tell jokes sometimes.  I joined Ubunye Foundation because I have a passion that Ubunye can do whatever I wish for my community to have.”

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Nomonde Mdoko

School Governing Board member

“I am Nomonde, a parent who became a meal server at Fort Brown Primary School. Now that Ubunye is working with us it’s doing great things like providing children with fruit everyday in after-school class and doing sport for children on weekends - trying to take them away from doing the wrong things.”

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Nomthandazo Mboyi

PWG member

“I am Nomthandazo Mboyi. I am living on Fort Brown Farm. I am an easy person, I like to talk jokes, I like Ubunye Foundation. I needed afternoon classes so I joined Ubunye Foundation.”

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Phumla Mani

Fort Brown School, School Governing Board member.

“I am Phumla Mani. I grew up at Fort Brown and started school there. I became SGB member at Fort Brown Primary school. Ubunye works very hard to help our children with homework by doing after-school classes.”

 Ikamva Lolutsha 

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Lime Badu

Training Coordinator

“My name is Lime Badu. I am the Training Coordinator.  I'm passionate about 

youth, getting to understand how they do things and being able to have impact 

in their lives through Life Skills training.”

Asiphe Madoli

Community Facilitator

“I am a Community Facilitator in the Sinako team. I love working for Ubunye Foundation because it brings opportunities, light, and hope to our villages.”

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Lumka Gedze

Community Facilitator 

“I'm Lumka Gedze from Wesley Location, Peddie. I passed my matric in 2006 at Matomela Senior Secondary School. I'm vibrant, curious to learn new things and I'm working for Ubunye for being a light to our communities who are growing to their businesses to become worthy for the future.”

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Thozama Mabe

PWG member

“I'm Thozama Mabe from Hlosini. I passed my matric in at Zimlindile high. I became a fashion designer. I became a PWG member because i love planting vegetables very much.”

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Ntombekhaya Gonise

PWG member

“Hello, I'm Ntombekhaya Gonise, residing in Gwalana location. I pursued my higher education at Njokweni and acquired specialized training in sewing. As a dedicated community servant and entrepreneur, selling clothing to locals, I'm honored to have been elected as a member of PWG, where I can further contribute to the community's growth and development.”

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Andiswa Rodolo

PWG member

“I'm Andiswa Rodolo - a proud resident of Maxhegweni - with a passion for sewing and community empowerment. I'm thrilled to be part of the PWG team, where I can leverage my skills to drive innovative community development and contribute to meaningful progress.” 

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Lindiswa Ntlokwana

Assistant Programme Coordinator

“I am Lindiswa Ntlokwana from New Creation, Peddie. After completing my matric, I ventured into entrepreneurship, starting my own small business. Now, I'm proud to work for Ubunye Foundation, driven by a passion to empower rural communities and provide them with constructive support, inspired by my own roots and experiences.”

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Nomaphelo Hoyi

PWG member

“I am Nomaphelo Hoyi, I live in Glenmore location. I enjoy drawing, interested in sewing and staying up to date with the latest development in Primary industry. I joined PWG as I wanted to persue my sewing goal.”

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Ntombizodwa Kama

PWG member

“My name is Ntombizodwa Kama and I am from Ndlambe Village in Peddie. I am a PWG member for Sinako because I was trained how to run a business and I am now a small business owner.”

Yendella

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Nondumiso Qamba

PWG member

“My name is Nondumiso Qamba, a member of Yendella's PWG. I've joined PWG because I'm working at Dragon fruit project, working for Buffalo Kloof helping Yendella to grow. Hoping that the fruit will have a big impact in Yendella community.”

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Zithobele Ncanywa

PWG member

“I'm Zithobele Ncanywa, a PWG member at Yendella. I joined PWG because I'm one of the Boar Goats Project members, I joined PWG because I wanted to make Yendella a better community.”

(Savings & Livelihoods)

Board of Trustees

Management

​Lisa Gaybba

Finance Manager

“I am the Finance Officer for Ubunye. Originally from Johannesburg, I have a background in Finance Management and Accounting. My family of five moved here in 2015, where we bought a piece of land to practise permaculture and live sustainably. After relocating, I was invited to assist Ubunye in a temporary Finance Officer role. A year later, I was recruited permanently and have since enjoyed contributing to community education, health, and sustainability alongside a wonderful team led by Katy Pepper, who fosters both personal and social growth. I’m deeply grateful to be part of the Foundation and look forward to many more years of learning and contribution.”

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Administration Staff

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

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Kholiswa Priscilla Javu

PWG Member

“My name is Kholiswa Priscilla Javu. I'm living at Fort Brown. I like to stay with lot of people and share jokes - I like to talk. I joined Ubunye because it gives us a lot of opportunities & helps our youth by trainings to help them to get the jobs ”

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Bongiwe Dama

PWG Member

“My name is Bongiwe Dama. I living at Fort Brown. I like to smile.   I like peace when I'm around with my peers.  I joined Ubunye because I wanted to see progress in my community, especially the youth, also we want the Center for our children to get better things - like reading and activities”

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Azola Siyolo

PWG Member

“I’m Azola Siyolo from Tuba location at Peddie and an official member of PWG  (Ubomi bethu). The most interesting things about PWG - it’s really helpful to needy and struggling learners - we as PWG sponsor them with calculators & textbooks - as you know it’s rare for schools to have enough textbooks.”

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Busisiwe Rwexwana

PWG Member

“I’m Busisiwe Rwexwana from Peddie at Lower Qeto Location. I was studying at Emfundweni High School & after that I met the Ubunye Foundation. I then became a member of PWG - I learnt a lot about many things & I am interested in getting more info from this program.”

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Azola Nonqulo

HIV Ambassador Leader

“My name is Azola Nonqulo. I am 21 years old & was born & raised in Glenmore location. I am a Youth HIV Ambassador Leader (YHAL) at Qhayiya Senior Secondary School in Glenmore location at Peddie. I am a member of Ubomi Bethu PWG. It’s very exciting to be a PWG member because it’s given me an opportunity to learn more about the challenges of teenagers in other communities that are around my village.”

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Phumla Gola

Field Officer

“Hi, I am Phumla Gola from Glenmore Location, a Field Officer of Ubomi Bethu Programme. It has been a wonderful & fruitful experience working with young girls from schools - empowering and encouraging them to better themselves, providing sessions from stepping stone that guides them from their teenage stages, making right decisions for their lives.”

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Sivenathi Mantla

PWG Member

“I’m Sivenathi Mantla. I'm 25 years old from Glenmore location. I'm a PWG Member from Ubunye. I was also a Committee Member of Youth. it is good to be a PWG member because we get more information and experience, and the information we get is how to work with people”

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Katy Pepper

Director

“My name is Katy Pepper. I’m from the UK, but I moved to South Africa in 2003. I love my job – every day I learn something new from our staff and community members. I really enjoy working with Ubunye members as we move towards community leadership of the organisation. We’re getting there!”

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Sibulele Mfo

Community Facilitator

“I am a Community Facilitator at Ubunye Foundation. I live at Mthathi Location. Joining Ubunye can be great way to develop skills, build relationships and contribute to the development of young people in all areas.”

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Noluvo Njadayi 

Field Officer 

“I'm Noluvo Njadayi from Kwandwe. I am a Field Officer at Fort Brown Primary School. I joined Ubunye Foundation because I wanted to commit myself to helping children in my community.”

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Luleka Kondlo

Programme Assistant Coordinator

“My name is Luleka Kondlo. I was born and grew up in Ndwanyana Village in Peddie  And I am a Masiphile Programme Assistant Coordinator.  I chose to work at Ubunye Foundation because I love working with people and seeing the impact and the change in the communities .

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Vuyolwethu Ndlakuse

Programme Assistant Coordinator

“I’m from Ndwayana Location. I work with Isisekelo Programme because I enjoy working with children and building a strong foundation for them to become the leaders of tomorrow.

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Bulelwa Mgqobele

Program Coordinator 

“My name is Bulelwa Mgqobele and I was born & bred in Makhanda. I am a Program Coordinator at Ubunye Foundation. I joined the organisation because I have a passion on working on Community Development”

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Ayanda Mawaba

PWG Member

“I love being a PWG member and being involved with Ubunye Foundation because I get to be involved in community upliftment and helping young girls live a healthy lifestyle.”​​

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Esethu Kondlo

PWG Member

“My name is Esethu Kondlo from Ndwayana Location. I'm 25 years  old & I'm a part of Thabiso Life Skills from 2022. I'm a PWG member of Ubomi Bethu. ”

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Asanda Madakana

PWG Member

“Being a member of the PWG is such a great opportunity because there is a lot to learn. Also, I work as a youth HIV Ambassador Leader at Kanana High School”

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Asandiswa Wathwethwa

PWG Member

“My name is Asandiswa Wathwethwa. I grew up in Pikoli location. In my spare time I like to play netball and reading novels, I work as a YCHW and Lower fish PWG member in Ubomi Bethu Programme under Ubunye Foundation

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Simbonile Ndwayana

PWG Member

“My name is Simbonile Ndwayana, a young, vibrant young lady working as a YCHW at Ndwayana Clinic. I am staying at Ndwayana Village. I am 19 years old and a proud member of Lowerfish Program Working Group on Ubomi Bethu programme, I'm part of this amazing community because I am driven to make a difference.‘

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Lungiswa Mti

PWG Member

“I am Lungiswa Mti from Ndwayana Location. I work together with Ubunye Foundation to develop our rural areas.”

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Ntombozuko Peter

Field Officer

“My name is Ntombozuko Peter, from Hoyi. I'm a Field Officer. I want to help progress rural areas and also help ECD to become independent. Thank you.”

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Nomava Mantla

PWG Member

“Hi, I’m Nomava Mantla. I grew up & schooled in Ndlambe, and now reside in Glenmore. I have been a part of the Ubunye Family for as long as I can remember! I have done Micro MBA Training, Thabiso Lifeskills Training, I also took part with uThando ladies and now I’m a member of Sinako (Green Business) Program Working Group here in Lower fish.”

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Nombulelo Siyazi

PWG Member

“I am Nombulelo Siyazi from Pikoli Village. I am a member of Uthando PWG, and I joined this group because I wanted to improve my sewing skills”

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Thandeka Chakwe

PWG Member

“My name is Thandeka Chakwe.

I am self-employed, selling vegetables and chickens. I am a PWG member for Green Business” 

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Mileka Ngalo

PWG Member

“I am Mileka Ngalo from residing at Pikoli Village - a member of Green Business PWG and representing the group at the Ubunye Foundation Community Advisory Board (CAB). I am running my own business of which I got the business skills from the Green Business Programme by the Ubunye Foundation

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Cebisa Ndima

PWG Member

“My name is Cebisa Ndima. I grew up in Paterson. I went to Total Concept Beauty Academy in P.E. I work at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve as a Spa Therapist. I became one of the PWG because I am willing to help with making changes.”

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Ntombizandile Hermaans

Parent Body Memebr

“My name is Ntombizandile Hermaans. I grew up on Resolution Farm & became a Parent Body Member at Mgcamabele Community Center because I wanted to see our children succeed in their education”

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Nomathamsanqa Msila

Parent Body Member

“My name is Nomathamsanqa Msila. I grew up in Grahamstown going to school at Ntsika Senior Secondary School. I became a baker at Pick'n'Pay and then a housekeeper at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. I became a Parent Body member at Mgcamabele, because I want to see how children learn, how teachers co-operate with our children and also I want their education to be on a higher level so that when they grow up they can build a legacy for their children.”

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Bulelwa Ndayi

Parent Body Member

“My name is Bulelwa Ndayi I grow up on Brandeston Farm. I became a Parent Body Member at Mgcamabele Community Centre because l like children & wanted to see the education of our children be a success.”

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Thobeka Mankayi

Parent Body Member

“My name is Thobeka Mankayi and I work at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. I was born in Grahamstown & I'm now located in Fort Brown. I’m a first-time Mom at Mgcamabele Pre-School - that's why I wanted to join the Parents’ Board. I want the needs & desires of the children & teachers to be prioritised. I want to make sure that the property of the school & buildings are maintained and I want to help & participate with the planning & decisions made by the principal and the teachers.

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Andiswa Msila

PWG Member

“My name is Andiswa Msila. I grew up on Koonap Farm. I worked as a Nanny at Uplands Lodge for a ranger, and that's where I fell in love with working with children. I joined Ubunye because I enjoy and love working with children to build strong foundations - also to make a positive impact on their lives, watch them grow and share in their joy and curiosity”

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Nomfundiso Basi

Field Officer

“My name is Nomfundiso Basi. I'm living at Fort Brown & am a Field Officer at Ubunye Foundation. I'm working with the Community of Fort Brown on a project I joined with Ubunye Foundation because it’s helping me to build self confidence & it motivate us to reach goals & make our dreams come true. Thanks.”

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Lindiwe Basi

PWG Member

“My name is Lindiwe, and I live in Fort Brown. I love working with people because I believe that everyone’s views matter. I enjoy sharing ideas just as much as I enjoy learning from others. I consider myself an open book and a loving person. I joined Ubunye because I want to learn more ways to help my community become a better place - for now and for the future - so that our children can have a brighter future ahead.”

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Ayanda Ngqono

PWG Member

My name is Ayanda Ngqono, and I live in Fort Brown. I enjoy engaging with people in my community. I joined the Ubunye Foundation because I want to see progress and improvement in my community.”

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Thandiswa Gatywa

EDC Manager & PWG Vice Secretary 

“My name is Thandiswa Gatywa - the Center Manager at Embekweni Educare Centre in Wesley and the Vice Secretary of the Upperfish PWG.”

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Nobantu Tyala

Supervisor,

PWG Member & Chairperson

“My name is Nobantu Tyala and I'm the Supervisor at Nkqubela Educare Centre. I'm also part of the Lowerfish PWG and I'm the Chairperson. It feels good to be part of an organization like Ubunye which helps our communities.”

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Vuyelwa Msutu

Supervisor &

PWG Secretary 

“My name is Vuyelwa Msutu, the Supervisor at Sophumelela Educare Centre and the Secretary of the Upperfish PWG. Being part of the PWG of Ubunye is good because we are part of the decision making process as the community”

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Pumla Ntsongotha

Senior Practitioner 

“My name Pumla Ntsongotha - the Senior Practitioner at Ncedolwethu Educare Centre in Mgababa, Peddie. I'm the additional member of the Upperfish PWG.”

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Nomabongo Ndlakuse

Parent Body Member & PWG Vice Chairperson

“My name is Nomabongo Ndlakuse. I am a parent body member at Masincedane Educare Centre and the Vice Chairperson of the Isisekelo Lowerfish PWG. I live in Ndwayana Location.”

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Nothengeni Miriam Nkune

PWG member

“I'm Nothengeni Miriam Nkune from     Ndlovini. Former student at Moyakhe.

I became a PWG member because I promise to work with my team pushing ‘one vision, one goal’.”

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Nosithembele Nyamezele

ECD Supervisor 

“My name is Nosithembele Nyamezele. I am the ECD Supervisor at Zwelitsha Day Care Centre and serve as the Secretary of the Isisekelo PWG in Lowerfish. I live in Pikoli Location.”

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Phakamisani Ndesi

Community Facilitator

“My name is Phakamisani Ndesi, and I’m from Glenmore Location. I am a Community Facilitator under the Masiphile Programme at the Ubunye Foundation. I joined the Ubunye Foundation last year because I was inspired by the meaningful work they do for our communities and families. That’s why I decided to become part of the organisation.”

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Joyce Stofile

Baby Carer

“My name is Joyce Stofile. I was born and raised in Brandeston Village at Kwandwe. I work as a baby carer. I joined Ubunye because I love children very much and enjoy seeing them grow.”

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Bulelwa Ganca

Programme Teams Leader

“I'm Bulelwa Ganca, a Program Manager and a Health Program Coordinator at Ubunye Foundation. I started working for Ubunye Foundation in 2007, my passion is in community development.”

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Vuyiswa Wonte

Committee Member

“My name is Vuyiswa Wonte, born and raised in Makhanda. Coming from a loving, supportive family gave me a strong sense of community. As a parent with a child at the school, I’m driven to serve on the committee because I care about our community’s growth and want to help make KwaNdwe even better for future generations.”

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Nomathamsanqa Mdwayi

Senior Practitioner & PWG Chairperson

“My name is Nomathamsanqa Mdwayi. I am a Senior Practitioner at Komkhulu Educare in Mtati Location, and I serve as the Chairperson of the Upper Fish PWG.”

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Nomaxabiso Mbaliseli

Field Officer

“My name is Nomaxabiso Mbaliseli, and I’m from Mtati Location. I work as a Field Officer at the Ubunye Foundation. Working at Ubunye has helped me develop new skills and grow in confidence.”

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Bulelwa Ganca

Programme Teams Leader

“I'm Bulelwa Ganca, a Program Manager and a Health Program Coordinator at Ubunye Foundation. I started working for Ubunye Foundation in 2007, my passion is in community development.”

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Lumka Nkanyana 

Programme Coordinator 

“My name is Lumka Nkanyana from Kokstad in KwaZulu Natal. I am responsible for Ubunye Foundation’s M&E and Reporting portfolio. Professionally I am driven by the potential of communities leading their own positive change.”

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Lumka Nkanyana 

Programme Coordinator 

“My name is Lumka Nkanyana from Kokstad in KwaZulu Natal. I am responsible for Ubunye Foundation’s M&E and Reporting portfolio. Professionally I am driven by the potential of communities leading their own positive change.”

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Nosakhe Brakfesi

PWG Member 

“My name is Nosakhe Brakfesi. I’m a PWG member from Yendella and one of the women involved in the Sinenjongo Broilers project. I joined the PWG because I want people in our community - and in other communities - to believe in hard work, patience, and dedication.”

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Wezile Ncanywa

PWG Member

“My name is Wezile Ncanywa, and I was born and raised in Yendella. I’m a member of the Hlumisa Savings Group and the Boar Goats Project. I joined the PWG to help ensure that the Yendella community receives support and excels in decision-making.”

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Zintle Sodladla

Community Facilitator 

“My name is Zintle Sodladla. I’m from Yendella Farm and work as a Community Facilitator for the Ubunye Foundation. I enjoy my work because it helps me grow and gives me the opportunity to learn.”

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Zintle Sodladla

Volunteer Teacher Assistant 

“My name is Samantha Masasu. I’m a shy person who loves connecting with others. I volunteer as a teacher assistant at Ubunye, running afternoon classes at Mgcamabele. I joined to support children’s learning – seeing their growth makes me proud to be part of their journey.”

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Simamkele Mbali Mbunge

Community Facilitator 

“My name is Simamkele Mbali Mbunge, and I’m a Community Facilitator at the Ubunye Foundation under the Ubomi Bethu programme. I joined because Ubunye helps young women shape their dreams and become who they want to be in life. They call it the Ubunye Foundation - I call it the brightest side of me. ❤”

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Nyameko Mkhunqwana

PWG Member, CMC Member

“My name is Nyameko Mkhunqwana. I was born and raised in Ndwayana Location and completed my matric at Mfundweni High School. I worked at Cecilia Hospital for many years, where I also served as a shop steward. Now retired, I remain active as a CMC member at Ndwayana Clinic. I was appointed as a PWG member because I am vocal, dedicated, and trusted by my community to share useful information and bring back feedback from meetings – something I truly enjoy.”

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Mzameli Gola

PWG Member

“My name is Mzameli Gola. I grew up in Glenmore Location and completed my matric at Qhayiya Senior Secondary School. I’m a local football coach and was honoured when community members asked me to represent Glenmore in PWG meetings. I’m proud to share our community’s passion for football and love helping wherever I can.”

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Ncebakazi Badi

PWG Member, Youth Community Health Worker

“My name is Ncebakazi Badi, and I’m from Pikoli Location. I was selected as a Masiphile PWG member through my hard work as a Youth Community Health Worker at Pikoli Clinic. I passed Grade 9 at Themba Secondary School. I enjoy being a PWG member because it allows me to share information from my community with the Ubunye Foundation.”

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Pumeza Vumani

PWG Member

“My name is Pumeza Vumani, and I’m from KwaNdlambe Location. I completed my matric at Kanana Senior Secondary School and volunteered as a Community Health Worker at Keiskama Trust in Hamburg. I’m now a PWG member because I enjoy working with people and being involved in community development.”

​Michelle Bradley 

Admin & Programme Support

“My name is Michelle Bradley, and my Xhosa name is Nomonde. I’m deeply passionate about the Eastern Cape. I work in Admin and Programme Support at the Ubunye Foundation. While this work is my livelihood, it’s also a privilege to be part of an organisation making a real difference in rural communities. One of the best parts of the job is working with a team that’s always ready to help others.”

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Ntuthu Blow

Trustee

“My name is Ntuthu Blow, and I was born and raised in Makhanda. I currently work at Rhodes University and am passionate about community development - that’s why I serve as a trustee on the Ubunye Board.”

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Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Founding Partner 

 

Ubunye Foundation was born out of Kwandwe’s vision to support the communities living alongside the reserve. Today, Kwandwe continues to play a central role as one of Ubunye’s core funders — enabling our programmes to grow, adapt, and reach further across the Eastern Cape.

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