Manzana Foundation NGO
Kenneth Manzana β Executive Nonprofit PartnerProviding local nonprofit infrastructure, governance support, community relationships, and strategic leadership that help Footsteps Inc. operate effectively within South Africa.
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ENDING TIN-ROOF
HOUSING.
MEETING NEEDS.
RESTORING DIGNITY.
Millions still live under corrugated tin roofs. Together, we can restore dignity, create opportunity, and build permanent housing for families across South Africa.
3000 families share 6 portable toilets
.NOMZAMO WINNIE MANDELA CAMP
. ORLANDO EAST, SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA
OUR FOUNDATION
MISSION
VISION
VALUES
MISSION
Footsteps Inc. exists to restore dignity by providing immediate relief to families living in South Africaβs informal settlements while building pathways toward permanent housing, economic opportunity, and long-term community development.
VISION
We envision a South Africa where no family is forced to live under a tin roof, where every child grows up in safety and dignity, and where thriving communities have access to stable housing, opportunity, and the resources needed to build a brighter future.
VALUES
What Guides Our Footsteps
DIGNITY FIRST
Every person deserves to be seen, valued, and treated with respect regardless of their circumstances.
IMMEDIATE ACTION
We believe urgent needs require immediate response. Families cannot wait for long-term solutions while facing hardship today.
SUSTAINABLE IMPACT
We invest in solutions that create lasting change through housing, education, skills development, and entrepreneurship.
PARTNERSHIP
OVER CHARITY
Real transformation happens when communities, organizations, and supporters work together toward a common goal.
TRANSPARENCY &
STEWARDSHIP
We are committed to responsible use of every donation and measurable impact in the communities we serve.
HOPE IN ACTION
We believe compassion becomes powerful when it moves beyond words and into action.
WE LEAD WITH DIGNITY. | WE ACT WITH URGENCY. | WE BUILD FOR GENERATIONS.
FOOTSTEPS INC.
SUPPORT CATEGORIES
Who We Serve
Meeting Needs.
Restoring Dignity.
Building Futures.
Every donation directly supports real people, real families, and real needs inside the Nomzamo Winnie Mandela Camp in Soweto.
Families & Children
πΆπΎ Babies (0β1 year)
Foundational care, nutrition, and comfort.
- Baby formula & cereal
- Diapers, wipes, baby clothes, blankets
- Bottles, pacifiers, care products
- Soft learning toys and potty training items
π§Έ Toddlers (1β3 years)
Early development, play, and daily care.
- Toys, books, crayons, coloring books
- New clothes, shoes, jackets, blankets
- Snacks, activity toys, potty training support
π Little Kids (4β7 years)
Learning through play and early education support.
- Books, puzzles, games, dolls, trucks
- School bags, lunch boxes, clothes, shoes
- Socks, underwear, hair accessories
π Older Kids (8β12 years)
Confidence, education, and structured development.
- School supplies, journals, learning books
- Backpacks, water bottles, games, sports items
- Clothing, shoes, jackets, hygiene essentials
π Teens (13β18 years)
Dignity, identity, and future opportunity.
- Clothing, shoes, jackets, backpacks
- School supplies, books, digital learning access
- Career prep and personal care essentials
π©πΎ Moms
The backbone of the household and community.
- Clothing, shoes, sanitary products
- Personal care, household essentials, medical support
- Skills training and income opportunities
π¨πΎ Dads
Support for stability, dignity, and provision.
- Clothing, shoes, socks, toiletries
- Workwear, tools, transportation support
- Skills development and family support
Essential Supplies
π§Ό Hygiene & Personal Care
Daily dignity starts here.
- Soap, lotion, Vaseline, deodorant
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo
- Sanitary products, towels, grooming essentials
𧽠Cleaning & Sanitation
Creating safer, healthier environments.
- Bleach, disinfectants, laundry soap
- Buckets, mops, brooms, gloves
- Trash bags, basins, sanitation supplies
Community Needs
β‘ Immediate Impact
Direct improvements to daily life.
- Solar generators, WiFi hotspots, charging stations
- Weatherproofing materials and winter support
- Tables, chairs, storage, first aid supplies
π« School Support
Strengthening the heart of the community.
- Books, desks, chairs, whiteboards
- Tablets, laptops, printer supplies
- WiFi, uniforms, playground support
Long-Term Vision
ποΈ Building Beyond Survival
Moving from relief to transformation.
- Land acquisition and housing construction
- Community center development
- Sanitation, solar, water, and digital education hubs
Donation Impact Tiers
π£ Where Your Donation Goes
- $25 β Hygiene support for a family
- $50 β Clothing & essentials for a child
- $100 β Immediate household support
- $250 β School supplies & learning tools
- $500 β Infrastructure + development support
- $1,000 β School + community upgrades
- $5,000+ β Land + development fund
- $10,000+ β Community center & housing foundation
Every item listed above represents a real need identified directly by families living in the Nomzamo Winnie Mandela Camp.
Footsteps provides immediate relief today while working toward permanent housing tomorrow.
Take A Step β
WORKING ALONGSIDE
BOLD PARTNERS.
REAL IMPACT.
Footsteps Inc. brings together nonprofit leadership, legal expertise, financial inclusion, environmental innovation, education, media, and culture to create sustainable impact in the communities we serve.
Executive Leadership & Strategic Partners
Governance β’ Legal Stewardship β’ Financial Inclusion
Lebese-Cussons Attorneys Inc.
Eulenda Lebese-Cussons β Official Legal CounselProviding legal guidance, governance oversight, compliance support, and long-term stewardship to help protect the mission, partnerships, and future growth of Footsteps Inc.
Glenova
Glen Mashapa - Financial Inclusion PartnerDelivering innovative banking and financial technology solutions that help underserved communities access financial services, digital payments, and economic opportunity.
Community Impact Ecosystem
Environmental Innovation β’ Education β’ Economic Empowerment
West $TβΉNDZ
Sandile GQ Ntshingila - Community Rewards & Incentive SystemCreating incentive-based participation models that reward positive community action and help build pathways toward economic empowerment.
Afro-Planeteers Academy
Sandile GQ Ntshingila - Youth STEM & Innovation PartnerEquipping young people with technology, coding, innovation, and leadership skills designed to prepare the next generation of African problem-solvers and entrepreneurs.
West STRNDS ECO
Sandile GQ Ntshingila - Waste Management & Recycling InfrastructureDeveloping recycling systems, buy-back centers, environmental education initiatives, and community-based waste solutions that create cleaner neighborhoods and local economic opportunities.
Media, Culture & Community Engagement
Storytelling β’ Creative Arts β’ Community Connection
Indie Play Network
Sandile GQ Ntshingila - Culture & Community Media PartnerAmplifying local voices, music, culture, and community initiatives through creative media and entertainment platforms.
Palm Tree Pictures
Tsheipso Motsepe - Visual Storytelling PartnerCapturing and documenting the stories, impact, and transformation happening within the communities Footsteps Inc. serves.
GAD Lifestyle Kitchen
GAD Dayoyi - Community Hospitality & Events PartnerCreating spaces for connection, culture, food, fellowship, and community engagement that strengthen relationships and bring people together.
One Mission. Many Partners. Greater Impact.
When nonprofit leadership, legal stewardship, financial inclusion, environmental innovation, education, media, and culture work together, lasting transformation becomes possible.
DOCUMENTED IMPACT
IMPACT IN ACTION.
REAL MOMENTS.
REAL PEOPLE.
REAL CHANGE.
Every image and video below documents real, unedited moments from the ground in Soweto. No staging. No filters. Just truth.
EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR DONATED GOES DIRECTLY TO THE COMMUNITY.
April 4 Donation Distribution
Raw images and videos from the Nomzamo Winnie Mandela Camp.
April 19 Donation Distribution
Expanded outreach, deeper partnership, and stronger community organization.
FAITH IN ACTION
Giving Is
Holy Work.
We do not give from guilt. We give cheerfully from love, obedience, and the belief that what we sow into others is building The Most High's Kingdom.
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Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over.
Luke 6:38β
He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
2 Corinthians 9:6β
Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Matthew 25:40β
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse... and prove me now herewith... if I will not open you the windows of heaven.
Malachi 3:10β
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 19:17β
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Proverbs 11:25β
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
Psalm 41:1β
Stretch thine hand unto the poor, that thy blessing may be perfected.
Sirach 7:32β
Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend, and let it not rust under a stone to be lost.
Sirach 29:10β
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over.
Luke 6:38β
He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
2 Corinthians 9:6β
Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Matthew 25:40