Noma Ngabe Ezodaka Foundation

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

NOMA NGABE EZODAKA FOUNDATION
“Restoring dignity through education support and unlocking youth potential through sport”
VISION STATEMENT
To create an inclusive and supportive environment where every child has access to essential school resources and opportunities to develop their talents, enabling them to thrive academically, socially, and athletically. The Foundation envisions empowered young people who walk with dignity, confidence, and purpose, contributing positively to their communities and the nation.
“Ngakho noma ngabe ezodaka, sikhuphuka ndawonye.”
(“Even from the mud, we rise together.”)
MISSION STATEMENT
Noma Ngabe Ezodaka Foundation is dedicated to improving the well-being of learners by:
Providing school shoes to disadvantaged schools, ensuring that all children can attend school with dignity and comfort.
Identifying, nurturing, and showcasing soccer talent among boys under 13 and under 15, through structured programs, tournaments, and mentorship initiatives.
Through strategic partnerships with schools, communities, sponsors, and government stakeholders, the Foundation seeks to remove barriers to education, promote youth development, encourage healthy lifestyles, and foster discipline, teamwork, and leadership among young people.
CORE VALUES
Empowerment: Supporting children to reach their full potential.
Dignity: Ensuring that basic needs like school shoes are met.
Integrity: Operating transparently and responsibly.
Excellence: Nurturing talent and promoting high standards in sport and personal growth.
Ubuntu: “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu” – recognizing the power of community and togetherness.
OBJECTIVES
Distribute school shoes to at least [X] learners annually.
Organize soccer programs and talent showcases for boys under 13 and under 15.
Provide mentorship and life skills workshops alongside sports development.
Engage communities and stakeholders in creating sustainable youth development initiatives.

24/03/2026

FORMAL LETTER OF VISION AND INTENT
Noma Ngabe Ezodaka Foundation
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to formally present the vision and mission of the Noma Ngabe Ezodaka Foundation, an organization founded with the purpose of contributing meaningfully to the social and developmental needs of young people, particularly those living in underserved rural communities.
My name is Nkosiyazi Mngadi, and as the founder, I am committed to establishing a sustainable initiative that focuses on uplifting the younger generation through education support, talent development, and skills empowerment.
The foundation seeks to address barriers that prevent learners from fully participating in their education by providing essential resources such as school shoes, thereby promoting dignity, school attendance, and learner confidence. We recognize that meeting basic needs is a critical step toward improving educational outcomes.
In addition, the organization is dedicated to identifying, nurturing, and showcasing the talents of young people, especially those under the ages of 13 and 15. Through the organization of structured soccer tournaments, we aim to encourage positive youth engagement, promote healthy lifestyles, build teamwork, and create opportunities for young athletes to develop their potential in a supportive environment.
A central long-term objective of the Noma Ngabe Ezodaka Foundation is the establishment of a School for Skills, which will serve as a platform for practical learning and personal development. This initiative is envisioned to equip young people with relevant skills that enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance.
Our primary area of focus is within rural communities, particularly in Umzikhulu town and surrounding areas, where access to developmental opportunities remains limited. The foundation is committed to working collaboratively with stakeholders, government institutions, and partners to ensure impactful and sustainable community development