Ntuthuko Maphumulo
Founding Director
Holds a BSc in Information Technology, certified mentor and coach, and has served on various boards and project structures. He drives the strategic direction of the organisation with strong technical expertise.
About the organisation
A gateway to unlocking potential
The Adams Mission Community SOS Centre is a dynamic, youth-led organisation with a legacy of change innovators and leadership. Founded in 2017 by a visionary 19-year-old, Ntuthuko Maphumulo, serving youth and communities in KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.
NPO 205-256 · PBO 930072248 · Tax reference 9321351224
Vision
A gateway to unlocking the potential of the youth and communities.
Mission
Accelerating access to scarcity and emerging skills training, education, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities to marginalised and underserved rural and township communities.
Objectives by 2026
- 01Enable access to information, resources and infrastructure by 2026
- 02Train and link 2 050 youth to opportunities
- 03Ignite 30 SMME startups
- 04Eliminate social barriers and inequalities, opening social group 10
- 05Unlock the potential of 150 000 youth to strive for a sustainable livelihood by 2026
Values
- Respect
- Service
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Humility
- Responsibility
- Accountability
Our pillars
Cultivate
We lay a strong foundation of self-discovery, mindset transformation and purpose finding, unleashing individual potential to be independent and economically active through education, mentorship and skills development.
Innovate
We intentionally create spaces where youth and community members can explore emerging technologies, experiment with ideas, and co-design solutions that respond to local and global challenges.
Impact Lives
Capacitating entrepreneurs with adequate skills, assignments and experience to be compliant and competitive in local and global markets, creating sustainable employment opportunities.
Meet the creative team
The people running it
Nosipho Mzulwini
Treasurer
Final-year Law Diploma student at the University of South Africa and a member of the Young African Leadership Initiative, with four years of experience in the portfolio.
Nolwazi Makhanya
Social Worker
Certified social worker and facilitator with strong skills in case management, counselling, behavioural change facilitation and community outreach. Serves in several community structures.
Mthobisi Biyela
Secretary
Ensures effective operations and fosters collaboration among members and partners. Champions the Business Café and Isigcawu Samaciko programme.
Lwazi Mavuso
Youth Champion
Diploma in Information Technology: Communication Networks, certified Cisco IT Essentials instructor, currently pursuing a National Higher Certificate in IoT. Coordinates Youth Desk Services.
Minenhle Phakathi
Social Officer
Social enthusiast and personal development and wellness facilitator. Drives the sustainable livelihood programme for young people.
Sphelele Maphumulo
Youth Officer
Certified Cisco IT Essentials instructor and Youth Desk agent, currently pursuing a National Higher Certificate in IoT.
Nondumiso Maphumulo
Marketing Officer
Certified public relations and communications officer with 28 months of experience, and an optimistic branding manager.
Ayanda Radebe
Administrator
Holds a Diploma in Public Management and facilitates organisational programme and project compliance.