MEET THE TEAM

The work we do is only possible because of our team of passionate, dedicated, hardworking individuals. These are our local and international board members, that with the help of our partners have made all the good work we do possible.

CHAIRPERSON - RUBEN RICHARDS

"The greatest threat to our democracy is that there are too many people with too little to lose."

From Clothing factory worker to Deputy-Director General of the Scorpions and Executive Secretary of the Human Rights Violations Committee of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and international visiting Professor, Dr Ruben Richards has seen and been a part of it all.  He completed four degrees in three different countries finishing with a doctorate (PhD) majoring in Old Testament Studies. Ruben’s professional and academic career has been multidisciplinary and multifaceted, serving in executive and leadership positions in Government, Private Sector Business, Higher Education institutions, and the Faith Community. Using the skills and knowledge that he has gathered he strives to accomplish his dream of facilitating an integrated and holistic societal healing.

To learn more about Ruben Richards click here.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

 Mr Ivan Kleintjies 

Finance

 Mr Benoit Esteve Messeur

Secretary

Dr Tanya Nomsa Richards 

Director

 Mr Daniel Mpilo Richards 

Creative Director

 Mr Dave Romero 

Director of Economic Development

INTERNATIONAL BOARD

 Prof. Oscar A Barbarin III 

USA

Khapametsi Maleke

Lesotho

Emma Mabidilala 

South Africa

Dr. Joseph Ozawa

Singapore /USA 

PARTNERS

We are privileged enough to build and foster partnerships with international, local, private and government agencies. We have come together for the sole purpose of reducing poverty and crime in traumatised communities in South Africa and the rest of the world.

Get to know our foundation and see what we have accomplished so far.

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