Because Purpose, Progress & People Matter.
We are committed to building opportunities through education, skills development, and entrepreneurship.
PURPOSE. PROGRESS. PEOPLE.
The Ngange & Zuki Ngxiki Foundation
is a purpose-driven, impact-focused nonprofit organisation committed to transforming the lives of youth, women, and underserved communities across South Africa. Established in 2025, the Foundation is built on the belief that empowerment, opportunity, and education are the pillars of long-term social and economic progress.
Grounded in our founders’ lived experiences and professional journeys, we work to uplift communities through education, skills development, entrepreneurship support, and collaborative social development initiatives. We are driven by one goal: to unlock human potential and build pathways to self-reliance and sustainable growth.
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What We Do
We serve communities historically excluded from access to resources and opportunity:
Primary Beneficiaries
- Youth and young adults
- Women and single mothers
- Rural and township communities
- Informal traders and micro-entrepreneurs
- Underprivileged learners and students
Strategic Partners & Stakeholders
- Corporates & CSI divisions
- Government institutions
- Development agencies
- NGOs & NPOs
- Academic institutions
- Donors, philanthropists & volunteers
Community Empowerment Programs
We address pressing socio-economic challenges through dynamic community-centered interventions:
- Skills development and employability workshops
- Entrepreneurship training and mentorship
- Financial literacy, career guidance, and life-skills development
- Support for youth transitioning into education and employment
Social Development Initiatives
Supporting the most vulnerable in times of need:
- Assistance for youth, women, children, and vulnerable households
- Community infrastructure projects
- Short-term intervention for disaster-affected families
- Food security, shelter support, and community mobilisation initiatives
Education & Scholarship Support
We believe education is the foundation of progress:
- Partnerships with schools and learning centres
- Support toward school fees, uniforms, learning materials, and basic needs
- Technology access initiatives (labs, classrooms, digital tools)
- Mentorship programs connecting learners with professional role models
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
Driving economic empowerment through enterprise development:
- Business incubation and advisory services
- Mentorship for start-ups and micro-entrepreneurs
- Access to funding networks, market opportunities, and growth ecosystems
- Training in creative problem-solving and sustainable business practices
Our VIsion & Mission
At the Ngange & Zuki Ngxiki Foundation, our mission is to empower youth and communities in South Africa through education, skills development, and entrepreneurship programs—creating pathways for sustainable social and economic growth. Our vision is a future where youth and communities are empowered, self-reliant, and socially responsible—equipped to lead meaningful change for generations to come.
Heart of the N&ZF
Meet the Team
Ngange
Co-Founder & Chairperson
ZUKI
Co-Founder & Chairperson
Shoneez
Administration
Amila
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Social Development Initiatives
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We operate primarily in South Africa, with growing connections to regional and international partners committed to supporting sustainable development and community empowerment.
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The foundation’s programmes directly support the following global SDGs:
#1 NO POVERTY
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
#8 DECENT WORK & ECONOMIC GROWTH
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
#9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
#17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.