Reaching out to the most vulnerable within our communities with a specific focus on bringing relief to the elderly, people living with a disability, and child-headed families.
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The Collen Mashawana Foundation is an African-based NGO founded by Collen Mashawana, the President and founder of Afribiz Invest. The organisation was specifically established to create a vehicle for reaching out to as many people as possible, with a particular emphasis on the welfare of the elderly, those living with disabilities and child-headed homes.
Seeking to put God’s love into action the Collen Mashawana Foundation strives to restore the hope and dignity of its people and enhance equality of opportunity, social inclusion and mobility for all.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Proverbs 16:03
We are “People” first before anything else. Our commitment and interest in creating a better nation should be demonstrated by caring for our neighbors and helping those we come across who are in need. Tomorrow’s leaders are groomed today and it is everyone’s responsibility.
Collen Mashawana, Founder
Many South Africans require proper housing and often find themselves living in unsafe circumstances as a result of housing delivery challenges. In addition to this, they do not have access to essentials such as clean water, sanitation and electricity.
This crisis in turn costs the economy as families have limited opportunities to increase their earnings. The South African government is also faced with the challenge of density restrictions, lack of support from those who have the authority to permit the construction process, and most importantly the increasing cost of building housing.
There is a need for business and the nation as a whole to come together and assist our government where possible. The Collen Mashawana Foundation has introduced many programs and initiatives that aim to lessen the burden on both the government and the most vulnerable within our communities. With the help of Afribiz Invest, we have made great strides in delivering housing, water and driving programs that resulted in the donation of key essentials across the country.
The foundation’s primary goal is to reach out to the most disadvantaged members of our communities, with a specific focus on bringing relief to the elderly, people living with a disability, and child-headed families. We have found that the lack of access to essential services is a key underlining factor for poverty. The consequence of this is a society that does not have a meaningful participation in its economy, and thus we aim to stimulate socio-economic development and assist with the eradication of poverty.
We strongly believe that the responsibility to build our nation is not solely on government, but if we work together we can achieve more. The Collen Mashawana Foundation firmly believes in humanity and social inclusion. By so doing, we try our utmost best to help those in need by providing safe housing and adequate based care for our fellow Africans.
To provide support for those who have limitations and are the most vulnerable within our communities. Eradication of poverty in South Africa by building safe and sustainable homes for the elderly, child-headedfamilies, and people living with a disability.
Many South Africans require proper housing and often find themselves living in unsafe circumstances as a result of housing delivery challenges. In addition to this, they do not have access to essentials such as clean water, sanitation and electricity.
Eradicating housing issues by servicing those who have limitations and are unable to earn a decent living. by all citizens.
Teaming up with other NGOs/NPO who are in the health industry to ensure safe water and sanitation. We also partner with Businesses in assisting people living with a disability where possible, thereby creating social inclusion for all.
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The Collen Mashawana Foundation’s executive staff have years of experience and background in non-profit management, business, academia, and government.
Our team also includes local and international associate trainers, volunteers, and field coordinators.
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As the COO of the Collen Mashawana Foundation (CMF), Austin is mainly the liaison between the board of Directors and any managers or directors. He is also involved in developing strategies and tactics to achieve the CMF’s vision and also managing the day-to-day operations. He maintains the brand of CMF and in that context assists the Board with decisions on what initiatives the CMF can realistically pursue.
