THE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS DRIVING COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT
Bryony
As a long time medical doctor she has a strong passion to empower wellness, safety and education for women and children. She greatly values kindness, authenticity and Ubuntu. She thinks of herself as an optimistic realist, seeking positive impact for empowerment, inspiration and hope. Bryony is also assisting The Darcey Sunshine Foundation, incorporating innovative education to hundreds of children.
Sandi
A qualified Chartered Accountant experienced in governance, risk management, Sandi has been actively involved in many volunteer organisations including as a Trustee of Starfish Greathearts Foundation (UK), Mercy Ships, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Darcey Sunshine Foundation. She is passionate about empowering individuals and communities allowing them to believe in their own strengths and abilities.
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Amorette
Amorette is dedicated to helping those less fortunate, getting to know them individually and encourage them to be the best they can. She believes each child has such potential and ability and tries to install self belief and worth in a safe and loving environment.
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Heidi
Having to leave school in Grade 9 she has been working from an early age to support her family. She always wanted to be a teacher so being a part of the Little Smarties project is like a dream come true. Living in hope to have her own house, where she and her children will be safe and secure.
Leeschan
Leeschan left school in Grade 9 and being a volunteer has motivated her to study further, get an education to create a better life for herself and her children. Her one and only dream is to enrich herself. She loves working with the Little Smarties.
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Cathy
Cathy left school in Grade 8, loves her role in Little Smarties, particularly the joy of filling hungry children’s tummies. Whilst volunteering she can focus on the precious children and less on life's demands. She is a better person for her responsibilities at Smart Hub and dreams to have a safe home for her family.
Jeannine
Is a qualified primary school teacher and is passionate about empowering children. She is so proud to be helping build better lives for the youth. As an avid animal lover she also actively plays a role in the animal care work in Macassar region.
Marlize
Marlize was instrumental in the establishment of Little Smarties and setting up the educational support and Foundation Phase program. She is often the one behind the lens and captures hope & dignity with great focus & respect.
Hilda
After many years living abroad Hilda is loving being involved in this empowering work. Her heart is water safety and anything to do with the ocean and the outdoors. It is in God's beauty that she finds peace. Helping children and animals find joy keeps her heart beating. The smiles, hugs, laughter, wagging tails is all about Out The Box.
Celia
An architect and creative educator with a passion to inspire and equip people to find creative solutions to challenges and opportunities. Her company, Creativity Wake-Up, offers creative thinking training and consulting. She is founder of Soul Circle, a volunteer organisation that raises funds, support and awareness for various community-based organisations and causes.
Philippa
Philippa is a speech therapist & total animal-aholic. Little Smarties Pet Care project was the next step in her journey. Seeing the joy of education, how easy it is to create sustainable networks in the community & to work with this amazing team brings her great fulfillment.
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Isel
An Industrial Psychologist in Corporate Recruitment & Development, Isel is passionate about identifying and tapping into people’s true potential and empowering them in the process to become the best version of themselves. She greatly values being part of a team bringing dignity & hope to people who walk life’s unpaved roads.
Taryn
An entrepreneur and interior design Taryn pursued a career shift to Wellness Coaching and Neurolinguistic planning. Her greatest passion is to support & facilitate others to reframe their lives. She operates from a place of purpose being driven by her own life journey.
Carmel
A teacher qualified in Fitness, nutrition and Neurolinguistic Programming, Carmel loves pilates, yoga and mountain biking. She believes we are all awesome, and sometimes get lost along the way. But with the right guidance we can rediscover who we truly are and let our light shine.