Team

Nelo’s professional journey began as an accountant, where she honed her financial acumen and developed a keen eye for strategic planning and resource management. Her dedication to making a positive impact on society led her to transition into the non-profit sector over a decade ago. Since then, Nelo has made significant contributions to the sector, both locally and internationally, showcasing her commitment to improving lives and driving meaningful change.

She has served on multiple boards, where she has demonstrated her leadership capabilities and ability to navigate complex organizational challenges. Her experience in this capacity has provided her with a deep understanding of governance, policy development, and stakeholder engagement, enabling her to effectively shape and implement impactful initiatives.

Nelo has unwavering passion for social change at the grassroots level. She firmly believes in the power of community empowerment and is committed to capacitating communities to develop and transform their own environments. With her strong belief in participatory approaches, Nelo is dedicated to fostering inclusive and collaborative processes that enable communities to identify their needs, leverage their strengths, and drive sustainable development from within.

Linet is the longest serving ASAP team member, having joined the organization in 2008. With diplomas in Education and Project Management, certificates in HIV/AIDS Education, Care and Counselling, extensive training in ABCD Facilitation, management coaching, Effective Communication using Non-Violent Communication and a wealth of experience gained over her years in the sector, Linet is an impact-driven individual with a passion for community development. Linet was based in the Cape Town office for many years before relocating to Matatiele to work more closely with the women ASAP serves. She has witnessed first-hand the impact that commitment to community development can have over time and this remains her core motivation for the work ASAP does.

Mfundo found his passion for working with vulnerable people while studying Office Management and Technology at WSUT, volunteering at LoveLife and the Centre for Learning, Teaching and Development (CLTD). He joined the team at ASAP Foundation in 2014 and is now a trained facilitator. Mfundo hopes to contribute to breaking the chain of human rights violations in cultural and traditional settings through enabling traditional authorities to be agents of change.

“As an effective young male leader, I consecrate my time, talent and passion to being a vital presence in the lives of individuals, families in any community at all times, in all places and with all people.”– Mfundo.

Noluthando holds a BA in International Studies and her passion for community development and international activism has led to her involvement with the Epworth Foundation as the Young Women of Worth ambassador; Grail Link to the United Nations as an intern; Young African Leaders Initiative (Regional training) alumni; Activate Leadership and voluntary work. Noluthando was inspired by her rural upbringing to become an agent of change. Through the Emthonjeni Girls’ Project, she gained a strong advocacy voice, and with the Women’s Leadership and Training Program, she coordinated the publishing of Sivuka Emaqandeni: When Women Break Out of Their Shell – a book about overcoming gender violence.

Noluthando works to empower women and girls from rural areas to raise their voices, in words or actions, to break the chains of poverty. She believes that “There are people whose lives are tied to your dreams” as expressed by Tyler Perry (2019).

Sithembile obtained her Honours degree from the University of South Africa in 2005. Her passion in social work originated from both personal experience and the love for helping others. She has a passion to protect and support vulnerable people especially women and children, to help others to resolve problems, obtain resources, provide support during crisis and also facilitate social responses to needs. In 2019 she joined Mseleni care and compassion as a facilitator and was later promoted as a Social worker. She gained valuable experience working with Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYs). She worked with Lifeline Durban as a Stepping stones facilitator, a team leader and a social worker. She joined ASAP in May 2023 as a Psychosocial officer, her role is to protect and support vulnerable people, especially children.

Refiloe is a humanitarian worker who is passionate about working with organizations that seek to address the issues of food and nutrition insecurity. She holds a BTech in Consumer Science: food and nutrition from the Durban University of Technology. She has excellent track record working in office administration and on projects, in 2022 she worked as a part of an organization (Human Sciences Research Council) that conducted a Food and Nutrition Security Survey at a national level as a data collector, she also worked as an Assistant Project Coordinator in the 2021 local municipal elections for the Independent Electoral Commission. She worked with the Department of Education as an intern in the National school nutrition Programme (NSNP). She joined ASAP as an office Administrator in May 2023.

Ansa received her B.Comm (Mathematics) in March 2004 from the University of Stellenbosch, with majors in Financial Accounting and Mathematical Statistics. She has a wealth of experience in FMCG in both the UK and South Africa, before joining the ASAP team in October 2019. Ansa is committed to ensuring the effective financial management of the organisation.