SCKZN is a registered Non Profit and Public Benefit
Organisation established 50 years ago. SCKZN is not a
member of the International Save the Children Alliance
but an ‘indigenous’ wholly South African organisation
addressing the rights and needs of children in the
province of KwaZulu-Natal. In terms of its constitution,
the Organisation is managed by a voluntary Management
Committee, which during the past year comprised the
following members.

Honorary Patron
Dr May Mashego-Mkhize, Wife of the Premier of the
Province of KwaZulu-Natal.

Office Bearers
Vanashree Singh Chairperson
Debbie Burke Vice-Chairperson
Moira Collopy Vice-Chairperson
Thembe Mkhize Vice-Chairperson
Michelle Mundell Treasurer

Committee Members
Eileen Bartlett, Grace Brazier
Camilla Hartmann, Nokuthula Msomi
Robert Sibiya, Beth Stols
Nokuthula Zulu

In the 2010-2011 year the Committee met 7 times which
included an Annual General Meeting held on 3 August,
and a Field Visit and Strategic Planning Meeting held on
9 November.

Honorary Members
The Organisation is proud to acknowledge and recognize its
current Honorary Members, who over the years have made
such an invaluable contribution:
Jane Booth, Carol Burnill
Wendy Cussons, Tilly Fabry
Gertrude McMillan, Barbara Raw

Honorary Auditors and Accountants
SCKZN benefits from the services of an Honorary Attorney,
Mr M Geshen, and Honorary Auditors PKF Durban,
represented by Mr R Boulle. We are most appreciative of the
valuable service which they provide.

Staff
Mari van der Merwe
Director and Responsible for the Housing Programme

Nicole Dewrance
Programme Officer: Administration and Skills

Maureen Angus
Administrative Assistant

Bongiwe Hadebe
Programme Officer: Training

Promise Majola
Programme Officer: Training

Nontokozo Vezi
Programme Officer: Crèche
Programme and Care Programme

OUR BELIEF
We believe that every child should live in a safe, secure
environment, which ensures that their rights and needs are
met, provides them with the opportunity to reach their
potential, and allows them to live with hope in the future.
All our endeavours are driven by recognition of the special
value of children and childhood.

OUR VISION
To make a measurable contribution to ensuring that the
rights and holistic needs of the children of the Province of
KwaZulu-Natal are met.

OUR MISSION
SCKZN is committed to:
• Ensuring that children are aware of their rights;
• Where rights are being exploited and needs not met, to
work towards addressing this imbalance;
• Driving our endeavours by the recognition of the special
value of children and childhood; and
• Acknowledging the importance of child participation in
matters pertaining to their lives.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• To offer a balanced response to short term needs and
long term developmental programmes in a way that will
strengthen capacities to bring about lasting benefits for
children.
• Where assistance is required, to address both the root
cause as well as the immediate need.
• To speak out and influence policy and practice towards
children on the basis of our considerable experience.
• To maintain a careful balance between working where we
can be most effective in achieving influence and impact,
and a special commitment to the poorest and most
marginalized children.