About Us
Unleash your God-given Potential
Sinomcebo Foundation is a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) that was founded in 2016. Sinomcebo mean ‘we possess wealth’ and it aims to empower young people to identify, unearth and unleash the wealth of potential within them. Sinomcebo’s initial focus was to provide psychosocial support to perinatally HIV infected adolescents in rural KwaZulu Natal.
In response to the influx of HIV positive adolescents, the global community made great strides in facilitating access to access to education, treatment, and health services however the psychosocial aspect was often neglected. As a result, many children were dying prematurely due to none-adherence to medication and others resorted to self-defeating behaviour to deal with the psychosocial effect their status.
In July of 2016 we started the support group. The purpose of the group was to provide support and create a safe environment for the adolescents to express their feelings. We wanted to instil a belief in these young people that, although HIV is life-changing in some respects, it does not need to be life-limiting. We wanted them to realise that there is so much potential within them which can enable them to accomplish all their goals in the presence of HIV.
The organisation expanded their programmes to cater to disadvantaged youth who were performing well in school but did not have the resources to advance their lives. We then partnered with schools to help us identify such learners and supported them through mentorship, career guidance, bursary opportunities and skills development. Our team dedicated time and effort to reach out schools and provided motivational talks and prayers for learners. We also identify learners that come from impoverished family and supply them with school uniforms and food parcels to ensure that they maintain their dignity and focus on their education.
Vision
To capacitate young people live to their fullest potential regardless of their background, socioeconomic status and health status, through exposing young people to information, education and opportunities to develop themselves and their communities.
Mission
To provide young people from disadvantaged communities with skills, resources and knowledge to work towards their goals; through practical and sustainable initiatives.
Our Values
Serve
Selflessly serving young people from disadvantaged communities in an effort to positively impact communities through the spirit of encouragement, inspiration and mentorship.
Empowerment
By equipping young people with confidence, leadership, valuable skills, and education in an effort to alleviate poverty and promote community development.
Respect
Respecting diversity and human dignity by treating all people and stakeholders with kindness.
Growth
By nurturing and unearthing young people’s potential to grow and building sustainable futures.
Board of directors
Meet the dedicated individuals who steer the vision and direction of Sinomcebo Foundation. Our Board of Directors bring a diverse expertise and unwavering commitment to empower young people and foster community development. With their guidance, we navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and ensure our initiatives create meaningful impact. Get to know the leaders behind our mission and join us in shaping a brighter future for all.
Phindile Khumalo
Founder
Clinical Psychologist with a prior 10 year career in Social work. Has a passion in youth development and child protection. Founded Amaqhawe Support group in 2016 after completing her Social Work Master’s degree where she explored the psychosocial experiences of perinatally infected adolescents. A passionate leader who loves God and people.
Neliswa Mtshali
A dynamic and motivated business woman currently running three successful businesses with a qualification in Correctional studies. Coming from a disadvantaged background, she first business when she was in primary school in efforts to gain financial independence. She aims to encourage young people who come from such backgrounds that it is possible to build their own empire against all odds.
Zibuyile Ndlovu
A social worker who is passionate about working with people. She currently works as an Employee Assistance Practitioner and is always looking for opportunities to impact people and make a change. Her goal is to contribute positively towards the community and build confident and proactive future leaders.
Dr Claire Crichton
Dr Claire Crichton is a UK trained Emergency Medicine doctor who worked in Nongoma, South Africa from 2015-2017. She is passionate about improving the standard of rural healthcare and has been a key supporter of work empowering young people with HIV to lead healthy, fulfilling and successful lives.
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