Improving THE STATUS OF AFRICAN Women

An independent, non-partisan, Public Benefit Organisation.

About
ZMDT

The Zanele Mbeki Development Trust (ZMDT) is an independent, nonpartisan, Public Benefit
Organisation which is committed to improving the status of African women by engaging national governments, the private sector, civil society, and donors in partnerships to shape communal, municipal, provincial, national, and continental agendas. ZMDT is impartial and not-for-profit. It is tied to no political or partisan interests.

Vision
African women taking feminist action to create a more humane and prosperous Africa.
Mission
Mobilise the feminist African women’s movement to create real change on the African Continent by promoting solidarity for peace and radical social justice in our respective homes, communities, and countries.
Value Statement
Values define who we are, guide our decisions and processes, and shape the way we interact with one another and with the world around us.

As African women, we, therefore, pledge to be respectful of one another and our communities, be trustworthy, accountable, and fulfill our responsibilities of servant leadership with commitment, diligence, inclusivity, honesty, and integrity. Striving for excellence will underpin all our actions.

Our
OBJECTIVES

Contribute towards building a humane world which is fair to both women and men.
Establish a platform that will facilitate discussions contributing towards a common agenda for the development of African women.
Facilitate the interaction of women from all sectors of society around the continent.
Invest in building the capacity of young African women leaders.
Elevate the voices of African women through publications and social media

Meet
THE TEAM

Linda Vilakazi
Linda Vilakazi
Knowledge Management Coordinator
linda@zmdt.org.za
Naledi Maite
Naledi Maite
ZMDT CEO
naledi@zmdt.org.za
Nonhlanhla Masemola
Nonhlanhla Masemola
Events Coordinator
nonhlanhla@zmdt.org.za
Samantha Sibanda
Samantha Sibanda
Communications Coordinator
samantha@zmdt.org.za
Linda Vilakazi
Linda Vilakazi
Knowledge Management Coordinator
linda@zmdt.org.za
Naledi Maite
Naledi Maite
ZMDT CEO
naledi@zmdt.org.za
Nonhlanhla Masemola
Nonhlanhla Masemola
Events Coordinator
nonhlanhla@zmdt.org.za
Samantha Sibanda
Samantha Sibanda
Communications Coordinator
samantha@zmdt.org.za

Our
FOUNDER & TRUSTEES

Mrs Zanele Mbeki
Mrs Zanele Mbeki
FOUNDER
Mojanku Gumbi
Mojanku Gumbi
ZMDT Trustee
Nana Magomola
Nana Magomola
ZMDT Trustee
Futhi Mthoba
Futhi Mthoba
ZMDT Trustee
Hope Chigudu
Hope Chigudu
ZMDT Trustee
Bongi Mkhabela
Bongi Mkhabela
ZMDT Trustee
Mrs Zanele Mbeki
Mrs Zanele Mbeki
FOUNDER
Mojanku Gumbi
Mojanku Gumbi
ZMDT Trustee
Nana Magomola
Nana Magomola
ZMDT Trustee
Futhi Mthoba
Futhi Mthoba
ZMDT Trustee
Hope Chigudu
Hope Chigudu
ZMDT Trustee
Bongi Mkhabela
Bongi Mkhabela
ZMDT Trustee