Organization Founders

Zelnita Dennis-Miller, Avril Cloete and Rovena Stadler-Miller founded Our Gift .co.za in February 2016. All South African born women who volunteered their time by wanting to make a difference within poverty-stricken communities and assisting in overcoming the very real problem of hunger within the classroom and community.

A group of dedicated People who volunteered their time, Ourgift began providing food to scholars at three primary schools and community- caring in an Informal Settlement.

With the support of volunteers, and donations and partners, we are able to feed children of school going age and in Informal Settlements.

• We believe change is possible
• We are committed to principles of democracy and accountability to ensure our work is open to our partners, clients and members.
• We aim to ensure that the development projects in which we are involved are sustainable.
• We believe children’s environment should not determine their future.

Our Values

• Human dignity and social justice: Our children have the right to education. They have the right to self-determination, and to cultural self-determination.
• Tolerance and respect: Learning to tolerate and respect the opinions of others
• Equality: Everybody is equal. We should have the same opportunity.to be different and to determine our own lifestyle through education.
• Responsibility: Responsibility means thinking about the consequences of your actions, reactions and considering them. It includes being willing to share your confidence, knowledge and experience.