Growing a Career that Gives Back For Cliriska Hoffman, agriculture has always been about more than what can be produced from the land. Today, as an Environmental Auditor working across the agricultural sector in Southern Africa, she works alongside producers to strengthen environmental management systems, implement Good Agricultural Practices and find practical ways to make…
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Learning to Make Space For Mariana del Carmen, leadership began long before she entered the corporate world. As a young person at MAD Leadership Foundation, she gradually found the confidence to take on leadership roles after years of quietly listening at MAD summits. One particular moment would later become an important lesson in how she…
Read MorePaying it Forward – David
Solving the Right Problem For four years, a MAD Leadership Foundation scholar worked alongside his community through food drives, clothing collections and sanitary pad distribution initiatives. The work addressed immediate needs, but over time one challenge continued to stand out: many girls were still missing opportunities because period poverty, limited menstrual health education and a…
Read MorePaying It Forward – Kutlwano
Finding a More Focused Way to Serve For four years, a MAD Leadership Foundation scholar worked alongside his community through food drives, clothing collections and sanitary pad distribution initiatives. The work addressed immediate needs, but over time one challenge continued to stand out: many girls were still missing opportunities because period poverty, limited menstrual health…
Read MorePaying It Forward – Danei
Teaching South Africa’s Next Generation to Make Better Money Decisions As a MAD Leadership Foundation Alum, Danei has always believed that education should prepare young people for life, not just for exams. While financial decisions shape almost every aspect of adulthood, millions of young people leave school without the knowledge or confidence to manage money…
Read MorePaying It Forward – Vezokuhle
From MAD Scholar to Township Changemaker: Vezokuhle Builds a Creative Hub in Langa At 26, MAD alum Vezokuhle Mntungwa is proving exactly what a scholarship can unlock. Once a MAD bursary recipient supported from high school through university, he is now the founder of iNtwana Yase Kasi Recordings – a township-based creative engine changing how…
Read MorePaying It Forward – Kwakhona
You can help sustain and grow the incredible work of MAD Leadership Foundation scholar, Kwakhona who helps teach and provides inclusive access to music learning for children who may not otherwise have the opportunity or access to instruments.
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Moeketsi Takes on the MAD UK Golf Classic Supported by the MAD Leadership Foundation, Moeketsi reflects on his journey during the MAD UK Golf Classic. For him, this trip was not just a travel experience but a significant moment in his personal and professional growth. As a keynote speaker, he had the chance to inspire…
Read MoreDeveloping Tomorrow’s Leaders: Celebrating MAD Leadership Foundation’s Scholars
MAD Leadership Foundation’s Leadership Development Programme uses the Social Change Model for Leadership to help students become strong leaders. This model encourages personal growth, social responsibility, and community involvement. It prepares young leaders to tackle South Africa’s social and economic challenges. We are proud to recognise students like Rorisang, Maahier, and Nosiviwe. Their strength and…
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