Xolani

CoFounder

Xolani is a registered nurse and has previous experience working in various health and social care settings including  youth work and working with the homeless

 Her skills include networking, advocacy, crisis management. 

Why Thula? Thula Trust allows her to advocate and empower teenagers and  working with families to provide least restrictive options for them. Giving hope to teenagers and providing a safe place to talk is her goal.

Siphiwe 

CEO

Siphiwe has a degree in Accounts  and Finance. She has extensive  managerial experience, recruitment, tender management. Since retirement from corporate finances , she runs a successful small scale family business as well as   teaching  Mathematics and Accounts to local teenagers and holds monthly  financial literacy workshops. Why Thula? As a mother and grand mother of girls,  Siphiwe believes in empowering the young people so they can be independent and resilient. Siphiwe enjoys advocating for their rights. 

Kelly 

Assistant project leader for school workshops 

Kelly has a bachelor of social science Honours in Developmental Studies.Her key skill are Advocate, Peer educator, workshop writer and facilitator 
She is passionate about making a difference and making the world a better by reaching out and helping people ‘What I love about working with Thula trust...is getting the opportunity to give hope to the teenage pregnant mother's tht hve been shut out by society...giving them the reason to rediscover themselves and make the best out of themselves.Thula trust is the hope to teenage mothers and  a reason to see their future unfold once again’

Nobuhle

Co- founder &  Project Lead for clinics and hospitals outreach

Has qualification and experience as an Environmental health technician and as a pre-school and high school teacher. As a former teen mum she brings a worth of experience to the team. She is a good listener, an advocate, has good networking skills and she is passionate about what she does. 
 Why thula? She is passionate about social issues and social justice. At Thula she is able to fulfil her desire to empower and support teenagers during their most vulnerable time of transition. Uplifting the girl child and advocating for their rights is her daily goal. 

Michelle 

Assistant Project Leader for clinics and hospital outreach 

Michelle has a degree in Developmental Studies. Her past experience include working as an Aid  and Development officer. she has good  communication skills and multilingual capabilities. She has good interpersonal skills and her enthusiasm is contagious. 
Why Thula? Michelle believes in advocating for and challenging stigma  faced by teen mothers by re connecting them to the society. Through Thula, Michelle hopes to improve the lives of disadvantaged teenage mothers

Sammy 

Youth Advisor

Fun, bubbly Sammy still at high schoolShe enjoys dancing and helps the team to produce fun packed workshops. 
She is assertive and is not afraid to ask questions, she provides insight into what being a young girl feels like.Sammy helps to bring awareness of our organisation.

Grace

Activities Co-ordinator 

Multi-talented trustworthy,  fun and valuable member of the team.

Nonhlanhla 

Marketing and networking co-ordinator 

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Faith

Finance Officer

We are a vibrant team that strive to empower girls and young women in our society.

Manqoba Engineering and Contractors 

Longterm donors

A majority of our support comes from businesses and Manqoba is one of them. As a female run engineering company Manqoba understand our  vision and drive to improve the lives of disadvantaged adolescents and have supported us from the beginning. We are grateful for donation of pads, pampers, baby essentials transportation and refreshments for all staff training and events.