Zithande
Rural Development is a development organisation located in the rural Kwazulu Natal
province, working with local rural communities to uplift the lives of these
communities. The organisation has been created by young women to respond to the
challenges facing rural communities in the Ndwedwe rural and other part of the
province. The organisation’s programmes and activities are apolitical and
non-discriminatory in nature and dealings. Zithande Rural Development is a
registered Non-profit company (NPC) with the company and intellectual property
commission (CIPC) Reg. No. 2015/371832/08
and a registered Non-profit Organisation (NPO) with the national department of
social development (DSD) Reg. No. 185-598-NPO.
The general objective in this area is the sustained improvement of the quality of life of the rural population while at the same time seeking to assure an effective and efficient contribution by the rural economy to the local and national development process. For that purpose, supports are sought for the development of income generating activities in rural areas through various combinations of efforts geared to circumstances of each local community.
Become leaders in rural community development
strive for the reduction of poverty and its related diseases by implementing development initiatives in rural communities.
Founder and director of Zithande Rural Development. BSc - Honors in Environmental Science. M&E Specialist.
Sebenzile is our finance manager. Currently doing her BCom Accounting at University of South Africa
Onenkosi is our Environment program Coordinator. Currently doing her Masters of Science - Environment Management.
