About Dr. KeDiBone Mokwena Foundation

Our Story

A Foundation Born from Belief

The Dr. KeDiBone Mokwena Foundation was born from a simple conviction: that when we invest in young people, we plant seeds of lasting change.

Founded in South Africa, the foundation works across townships and rural communities, partnering with schools, local organisations, and volunteers to deliver programmes that matter.

What began as one woman's vision has grown into a network of programmes touching over 1,200 lives through literacy, food security, mentorship, and direct community care.

We are NPO 317-631, fully registered and committed to transparent, ethical impact.

Our Purpose

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To empower individuals through education, skills development, and community support, creating sustainable change across South Africa.

Vision

A South Africa where every person has the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and lead with purpose and compassion.

Values

Integrity, empathy, resilience, community, and continuous learning guide everything we do.

Our People

Meet the Team

Dedicated individuals working together to create meaningful change in South African communities.

Dr. KeDiBone Mokwena

Founder & Director

The visionary behind the foundation, Dr. Mokwena has dedicated her life to community development and youth empowerment.

Programme Team

Operations

A passionate team of coordinators, facilitators, and volunteers running programmes on the ground every day.

Board of Trustees

Governance

Experienced professionals providing strategic oversight, governance, and accountability.

Volunteers

Community

The heart of our work tutors, gardeners, mentors, and carers giving their time to change lives.

Publications & Outreach

Books and Community Work

Beyond our daily programmes, we publish resources and take our work directly to communities across South Africa.

Publication

Granny's Garden Tour

A children's book that uses the garden as a living classroom to teach strength, patience, gratitude, and growth.

Published in 2025, Granny's Garden Tour has already reached parents, Early Learning Centres, and schools across South Africa. It is truly humbling to see parents reading it to and with their children.

Every purchase helps us continue the work of the Dr. KeDiBone Mokwena Foundation, nurturing young minds and growing resilience in communities.

2026: Reaching Communities Across SA

The Foundation has declared 2026 a year of reaching out to communities throughout South Africa.

In June 2026, Granny's Garden Tour travelled to the Free State to engage Grade 5 learners in a practical gardening workshop. Children learned about good soil, healthy soil practices, and caring for the earth.

This is more than a workshop. It is a living classroom where children learn resilience, responsibility, gratitude, and the value of nurturing life from the soil up.

Our Partners

We work with schools, NGOs, businesses, and government to amplify our impact.

8

Partner Schools

Providing access to learners for tutoring and literacy programmes

12

Community Organisations

Local groups working alongside us in townships and rural areas

5

Corporate Partners

Businesses providing funding, resources, and volunteer support

25+

Total Partners

A growing network committed to community transformation

Accountability

Transparency & Governance

Registered NPO

NPO 317-631. Fully compliant with South African non-profit regulations and annual reporting requirements.

Annual Reports

Transparent financial reporting published yearly. See exactly how every rand is spent.

Board Oversight

An independent Board of Trustees provides governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight.

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