Empowering people through education for
independent & fulfilling living

Based in Bloemfontein and serving communities across South Africa, we equip youth, families and SMMEs with practical skills, support and connections that open real pathways to education and work.

Who we are

We are a community development foundation focused on removing the everyday barriers that keep people from opportunity. We deliver skills developmentwellness supporteducation pathways, and hands‑on help accessing government services—so people who struggle to reach formal systems can still move forward.

Purpose

To make opportunity accessible—especially for people who struggle to reach formal systems—by delivering relevant skills, wrap‑around support, education pathways, and assistance to navigate public services.

How we work

Community‑first

Programs are co‑designed with local partners and delivered where people are.

Wrap‑around support

Training paired with psychosocial support, referrals and placement links.

Partnerships

We work with Government, SETAs, business and civil society to scale impact.

Accountability

Clear targets, outcomes tracking (M&E) and regular reporting.

Focus areas

Skills & Education

Short courses & AET; digital and financial literacy.

Learnerships & Internships

Work‑linked learning with coaching & stipends where applicable.

Wellness & Social Support

Psychosocial support, family strengthening, referrals.

Access to Services

IDs & documents, grants, education enrolments, admin help.

Entrepreneurship & SMMEs

Business basics, compliance, market access signposting.

Agriculture & Trades

Food gardening, poultry, welding, plumbing, electrical safety.

Mission & objectives

We promote and advance training and development initiatives for individuals and communities in need.

Who we serve

Impact highlights

PWD learners in EUC learnership
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Undergrads supported (internships)
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Work placements completed
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Agribusiness trainees (cabbage)
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Plus: emerging designers trained; arc welding short courses delivered to SMMEs; Bidvest placements aligned with the Employment Equity Act.

Partnerships

Partnerships increase credibility, unlock resources, improve efficiency, enable knowledge sharing, grow visibility, and build capacity. We welcome collaboration with SETAs, government departments, corporates, employers, TVETs/HEIs and community organisations.

Governance & compliance

Fatuma Zaid Foundation – Organogram

FZF Organogram

Pieterse Lorenze
Board Member
Pieterse Lorenze
Mokokolo
Chairperson
Mokokolo
Van der Linde Shereen
Board Member
Van der Linde Shereen

Mathopa Omphile Gift
Executive Director
Mathopa Omphile Gift

Matsipa Boitumelo Khotso
Program Director
Matsipa Boitumelo Khotso
Rafiri Mathabo Pearl
Director of Philanthropy
Rafiri Mathabo Pearl
Mokololo Mnr
Accounting
Mokololo Mnr

Molaoa Bonolo Veronica
Program Coordinator
Molaoa Bonolo Veronica
Mongana Letshego
Development Director
Mongana Letshego
Nyaphuli Charoline
Human Resources
Nyaphuli Charoline
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