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A Global Standard for Community Transformation
Ubuntu Pathways (formerly Ubuntu Education Fund) is a nonprofit organization that provides an integrated support system of health, education, and social support in the townships of Gqeberha, South Africa, previously known as Port Elizabeth. Over the past 22 years, what began as a fortuitous meeting between two strangers has grown into an internationally-recognized blueprint for community transformation. Ubuntu has redefined mainstream development models by focusing on the depth rather than breadth of our impact on a community of 400,000. We believe in trusting those closest to the problem to create the solution. In partnership with the Bertha Foundation, we have created a world-class staff development initiative and today, 95% of our team are leaders from the community we serve.
Our Founders
Separated by race, nationality, and age, Jacob Lief and Malizole 'Banks' Gwaxula were brought together by something far more powerful––the spirit of ubuntu, roughly translated as ‘I am because you are'. Their unexpectedly profound journey has inspired a new, bold thinking about breaking the cycle of poverty.
Meet Our Team
Abongile Ngcosholo
Assistant Teacher
Abongile Nkenkana
ECD Aide - Level 1
Abulela Budaza
Maintenance Support
Alexis Duclos
Chief of Staff
Anastasia Klate
Teacher
Andisiwe Mnabisa
Teacher Aide
Anele Zenzwa
Coordinator Intern
Anelisa Ndingane
Community Health Worker
Asanda Bumhudza
Assistant Teacher
Asemahle Mhlope
Assistant Teacher
Asive Mzinyati
Case Worker
Athenkosi Lugodlo
Vaccination Data Capturer
Athenkosi Mbengashe
Quality Assurance Intern
Athenkosi Mfengu
Maintenance Support Intern
Avela Magula
Case Worker
Azola Katyana
Assistant Teacher in Training
Babalwa Marks
CCMDD Administrator
Babalwa Mzalisi
Monitoring & Evaluation Intern
Bernard Ting Chong
Operations Supervisor
Beth Honig
Director, UK
Bongeka Mnqawuli
Accountant
Buhle Mbonde
Operational Aide
Cat Kevern
Event Coordinator
Chagne Heuff
Responsible Pharmacist
Claire Glubiak
Grants and Major Gifts Coordinator
Craig Pannell
Human Resources Director
Dr. Susan Preller
Physician
Fezeka Mtoli-Jucwa
Teacher
Fezeka Mzalazala-Tyutyu
Community Outreach Manager
Funeka Baleni
Senior Data Capturer
Gcobani Zonke
Deputy President
Glynnis Minnaar
Receptionist
Heinrich Francis
IT Manager
Imelda Assam
Supply Chain Coordinator
Irene Senekal
Human Resources Officer
Isipho Makunga
Case Worker
Jacob Lief
Founder and CEO
Jacqueline Sontyale
Professional Nurse
Jana Zindell
Chief Strategy Officer
Jordan Levy
Chief External Relations Officer
Kate Lesnewich
Communications Manager
Kathleen Fogarty
Head of Data
Kerry Dunlop
Event Manager
Khanyisa Ndlazi
Clinic Data Capturer
Khuselo Hlahleni
Outreach Intern
Kobus Froneman
Chief Financial Officer
Lamlani Daweti
Case Worker
Lauren Bailey
Supply Chain Coordinator
Lebogang Gobodo
ECD Aide - Level 1
Lindokuhle Falitenjwa
Teacher Aide
Lindokuhle Mkhize
Teacher
Loyce Matloga
Stock and Accounts Clerk
Lubone Abrahams
ECD Aide - Level 1
Ludumo Mnyengeza
Gardener
Lumka Rhojie
Data Capturer
Lusizo Lamani
Intern Procurement Assistant
Malibongwe Mabokela
ECD Aide - Level 2
Malizole 'Banks' Gwaxula
Founder and Senior Advisor
Mandilakhe Blou
ECD Aide - Level 1
Mbongekuhle Mgijima
Intern IT Assistant
Megan Goosen
Locum Pharmacist
Megan Harrison
Human Resources Manager
Mihlali Banzana
JST Case Worker
Mojan Farid
Executive Coordinator
Monwabisi Magadlela
Senior Nurse
Namhla Nteyi
Psychologist Administrator
Ncebakazi Badi
Accountant
Ncebakazi Mvovo
Vaccination Data Capturer
Nicky McCarthy
Fundraising Coordinator
Nkosana Nomnqa
Gardener
Nokuthula Mangqasana
Creditors Clerk
Nomawethu Siswana
ECD Principal
Nomhle Mzoboshe
Cafe Coordinator and Head Trainer
Nontandazo Kulwana
ECD Case Worker
Nqobile Mokhethi
Clinic Manager
Ntombizonke Nogaleni
Maintenance Support Cleaner
Ongeza Cima
Quality Assurance Officer
Pelisa Camagu
Case Worker
Phelela Sitela
Operational Aide
Phumla Phala
Maintenance Support
Pinky Mhlangabezo-Ndala
Operations Officer
Ricayla Denston
Teacher
Shaun Dickson
Facilities Manager
Sibone Abrahams
Operational Aide
Sibongile Magwa
Assistant Teacher in Training
Sihle Ntlangu
Psychologist
Sinovuyo Matinisi
Operational Aide
Siphosethu Nduna
Classroom Paraprofessional
Sisipho Romo
ECD Aide - Level 1
Siyabonga Nxawe
Outreach Administrator
Siyabonga Zungu
Dietician
Siyamtanda Nomatyindyo
Teacher Aide
Siyamtanda Stemele
Operational Aide
Sumeya Wassin
Procurement Administrator
Taneal Padayachie
Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction
Tarryn Mthimkhulu
Managing Director
Thamsanqa Nontshinga
Driver Liaison
Thandekile Mzaza
Grounds-Handyman
Thokozile Xhaka
Teacher in Training
Thotyelwa Kula
JST Intern
Thulani Banga
Classroom Paraprofessional
Travis Randall
Director, United States
Tulisa Magocoba
Professional Nurse
Unathi Maliwa
Monitoring & Evaluation Intern
Vernon Jones
Lead Teacher
Viron Barends
Senior Accountant
Vuyelwa Ndima
Teacher
Vuyiswa Nxele
Maintenance Support Team Leader
Vuyolwethu Mlambo
Operational Aide
Yolanda Batyi
Teacher
Zikhona Ngwendu
Clinic Manager Intern
Zimkitha Hermanus
Junior HR Officer
Ziyanda Ndyoko
External Relations Manager
Want to Work With Us?
In addition to our headquarters in South Africa, we have fundraising offices in New York and London.
“You are not helpless, you are not ciphers that can be manipulated. You are people who can prepare your own thoughts.”
— Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Monitoring
& Evaluation
Ubuntu measures success not by textbooks distributed, but by university graduates. Annually, we conduct an on-track/off-track assessment, an evaluation framework developed in partnership with McKinsey & Company, to determine our impact and maintain organizational accountability. A client who is on-track is defined as one who is moving toward a successful outcome—a healthy, financially stable life.
Annual Reports
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2021 Annual Report
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2020 Annual Report
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2019 Annual Report
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20 Years of Ubuntu
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Cradle to Career
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Everything. Everyday.
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2015
Download Growing Up.Growing Up.
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A Million to One: Changing the Odds
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Made in South Africa
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Should Your Birthplace Determine Your Future?
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From Cradle to Career
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Life’s Journey, One Step at a Time
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10 Years: It’s Working
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I Am Because You Are
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For the Children of South Africa
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For the Children of South Africa
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Investing in Results
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It’s All About Community
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Annual Report