African Purity

About Us

Who We Are?

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African Purity Foundation – Restoring Ubuntu is a faith-based, community-centred organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to confront and overcome socio-economic challenges with dignity, faith, and collective responsibility.

Rooted in the African principle of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — we believe sustainable transformation begins within communities and is strengthened through faith, collaboration, and purposeful action.

Our Mission

To initiate and sustain transformative programmes that empower vulnerable individuals and communities to deal decisively with socio-economic ills, restore dignity, and build resilient, self-reliant futures.

Our Vision

Thriving, values-driven communities where individuals are equipped spiritually, socially, and economically to live with purpose, dignity, and hope.

Our Approach

African Purity Foundation operates through structured, targeted interventions that combine:

  • Faith-based leadership and moral restoration

  • Community empowerment and skills development

  • Social upliftment and protection of vulnerable groups

  • Strategic partnerships for sustainable impact

We work with communities, not for them — fostering ownership, accountability, and long-term change.

Our Programmes & Initiatives

At African Purity Foundation, our initiatives are designed to restore dignity, strengthen communities, and empower individuals to address socio-economic challenges with confidence, faith, and purpose.

Women & Girls Empowerment

We deliver empowerment programmes that uplift and equip women and girls through:

  • Personal development and confidence building

  • Leadership development and essential life skills

  • Faith-based mentoring and supportive peer networks

  • Economic empowerment and self-reliance initiatives

 

Our programmes are designed to restore dignity, strengthen families, and nurture confident, values-driven leaders who positively impact their communities.

 Inqolobane Yembokodo – A Safe Space for Women

Inqolobane Yembokodo (meaning “the Granary of Women”) is a safe, nurturing space created for women to gather, heal, grow, and be empowered.

This initiative provides:

  • A confidential and supportive environment for sharing and healing

  • Faith-based guidance and mentorship

  • Personal growth and confidence-building sessions

  • Skills development and empowerment dialogues

Inqolobane Yembokodo honours the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women, creating a foundation where dignity is restored and women are equipped to lead within their families and communities.

Youth Development Initiatives

Our youth initiatives equip young people to become responsible, values-driven leaders through:

  • Mentorship and leadership development

  • Life-skills and character formation

  • Bootcamps focused on discipline, purpose, and resilience

  • Youth empowerment conferences

We invest in youth as catalysts for long-term community transformation.

Missions & Community Development Projects

We implement practical, community-based interventions that respond to immediate needs while fostering long-term resilience and self-reliance within communities.

Our initiatives include:

  • Feeding schemes supporting vulnerable individuals and families

  • Community upliftment and social support programmes

  • Volunteer-driven outreach and service initiatives

These projects embody the spirit of Ubuntu, expressed through compassion, shared responsibility, and collective action for the common good.

Skills Development & Economic Empowerment

Our skills development programmes aim to improve employability and self-sufficiency by offering:

  • Practical and vocational skills training

  • Entrepreneurship and income-generating support

  • Capacity-building workshops

We equip participants with tools to create sustainable livelihoods.

Green & Environmental Initiatives

Through environmental stewardship programmes, we promote responsible citizenship and care for our communities, including:

 

  • Cleaning My City campaigns

  • Community clean-ups and environmental awareness drives

  • Green action initiatives led by youth and volunteers

  These initiatives foster pride, responsibility, and healthier living environments.  

Our commitment

African Purity is committed to empowering and uplifting our community to address various social and socio-economic challenges in our country decisively and effectively.

The main focus of the African Purity is to initiate and sustain programmes that benefit vulnerable groups.

The main focus of the African Purity is to initiate and sustain programmes that benefit vulnerable groups. The organization have formulated two structures that are a vehicle to facilitate targeted development and intervention initiatives.   

These structures are Inqolobane Yembokodo which primarily focuses on women and girls, addressing issues related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide, access to safe education (including initiatives to stop bullying), mental health support, and empowerment for women and girls. The other structure is Dynamite Kids which focuses on Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs for preschool or nursery-aged children, catering to those between the ages of 0 and 6 years.

Organisational Summary

African Purity Foundation (APF) is a community-based non-profit organisation delivering integrated social development interventions that address poverty, inequality, youth unemployment, gender vulnerability, food insecurity, and environmental degradation.

Our programmes align with Corporate Social Investment (CSI) priorities by combining immediate relief, capacity building, and long-term community resilience, with measurable social outcomes.

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Women and Girls Empowerment

  • Youth Development and Leadership

  • Food Security and Disaster Response

  • Skills Development and Employability

  • Environmental Sustainability (Green Initiatives)

  • Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Key Programmes

  • Women & Girls Empowerment (Inqolobane Yembokodo): Safe spaces, leadership, economic empowerment

  • Youth Development & FRESH Programme: Bootcamps, mentorship, purpose-driven leadership

  • Food Bank & Feeding Schemes: Emergency relief during disasters and shortages

  • Community Projects: Volunteer-driven outreach and social upliftment

  • Green Initiatives (Cleaning My City): Environmental stewardship and civic pride

  • ECD Support: Early intervention and child development

CSI Value Proposition

Corporate funding will:

  • Deliver direct, traceable community impact

  • Support youth employability and social cohesion

  • Advance ESG and SDG-aligned outcomes

  • Enable brand-aligned volunteer participation

Alignment

  • SDG 1: No Poverty

  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger

  • SDG 4: Quality Education

  • SDG 5: Gender Equality

  • SDG 8: Decent Work

  • SDG 13: Climate Action

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR ALLIGNMENT

(Policy Alignment, Compliance & Development Outcomes Focus)
Organisational Summary

African Purity Foundation is a registered community-based organisation implementing developmental, preventative, and relief-focused programmes aimed at vulnerable populations, including women, children, youth, and low-income communities.

The organisation supports national development priorities through integrated service delivery models that strengthen social cohesion, human development, and community resilience.

Programme Alignment

APF programmes contribute to:

  • Poverty alleviation and food security

  • Youth development and moral regeneration

  • Gender empowerment and family strengthening

  • Early Childhood Development (ECD)

  • Disaster response and humanitarian relief

  • Environmental protection and community participation

Core Interventions

  • Feeding schemes and Food Bank distribution

  • Youth mentorship, bootcamps, and empowerment dialogues

  • Women and girls empowerment and protection spaces

  • Early childhood development support

  • Community clean-up and environmental campaigns

  • Annual International Day of the African Child community mobilisation

Outcomes

  • Improved access to food and basic services

  • Reduced social vulnerability among youth and women

  • Strengthened community participation and cohesion

  • Early intervention for children at risk

  • Increased community ownership of development initiatives

Government Value Proposition

Funding will support:

  • Community-level implementation of social development programmes

  • Preventative and early-intervention approaches

  • Partnership-based service delivery

  • Scalable and replicable community models

Empowerment

We inspire women and girls to reach their full potential, free of the fear of failure and self-criticism. We encourage all to silence self-doubt and unleash their inherent potential for a brighter future.

Community engagement

We support entrepreneurship, rural development and skills training to uplift communities. We strive to create a supportive environment where all individuals can thrive and succeed.

Holistic approach

We promote healthy lifestyle, ICT skills, network opportunities for sustainable growth.

About the founder

Her name is Nonhlanhla Nyathikazi, a Life Coach, a Mentor, She helps women to reach their full potential, especially in leadership.

Who is Nonhlanhla?

Nonhlanhla is a seasoned and confident leader with a track record of success in building, coaching, managing, and mentoring high-performing teams. With over 20 years of experience in various management roles across corporate, private, and government sectors, she brings a wealth of expertise to her endeavors.

Driven by her personal journey, she aims to empower women to embrace their uniqueness and challenge the status quo. She advocates for the establishment of comprehensive support systems to foster women’s leadership across all spheres of operation.

Having overcome significant challenges in her own life, including poverty and adversity, Nonhlanhla serves as a beacon of resilience and determination. Her journey from a disadvantaged background to her current position exemplifies her unwavering commitment to personal growth and success.

“My goal is to empower you .....

to reshape your narrative, embrace your inner abilities, and manifest the life you’ve always desired. Together, let’s uncover and discover the remarkable possibilities within you.”