About us

Our Team

Our core team is based in Hoedspruit and works hands-on in our schools and communities. We put in countless hours to improve education and the lives of the children in the area.

We receive invaluable support from our Board of Directors who meet quarterly to ensure good governance, strongly defined work ethics and assist with financial decisions.

Our Board of Directors:

Deon Huysamer

Deon Huysamer

Chairman, 2007

Hennie Jacobs

Hennie Jacobs

2023

Gijs Rinsma

Gijs Rinsma

2022

Our Operational Team:

Zelda de Keijzer

Zelda de Keijzer

Chief Executive Officer

Cecilia van der Merwe

Cecilia van der Merwe

Financial & Projects Manager

Mandie Gericke

Mandie Gericke

Digital Marketer

Charles Makukule

Charles Makukule

Project Coordinator

Winky Mokgope

Winky Mokgope

Support-a-School Supervisor

Maswabi Lewele

Maswabi Lewele

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Lorraine Malatji

Lorraine Malatji

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Patrick Ndlovu

Patrick Ndlovu

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Themba Mankgele

Themba Mankgele

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Tshegofatso Mkhonto

Tshegofatso Mkhonto

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Lindy Sekome

Lindy Sekome

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Lydia Mahlakoane

Lydia Mahlakoane

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Tiyani Mathebula

Tiyani Mathebula

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Tsoseletso Chiloane

Tsoseletso Chiloane

Environmental Educator & Librarian

Our Partners

We would like to express our sincere thanks to all organisations and individuals that contribute to Eco Children projects. With your invaluable support we are able to implement successful programmes, bringing positive change to the lives of many.