Youth in Philanthropy

This Award is for a young person under the age of 35 who has pioneered creative ways of addressing development or social issues in his/her own community through direct financial support, development of giving programmes, and the cultivation of a young generation of philanthropic leaders.
Kanchana Moodliar

Kanchana Moodliar

  • MD and driving force behind corporate apparel & accessories company, Fashion channel and founder of the Saris for Good Karma project, Kanchana Moodliar, has been awarded the 2011 Inyathelo Award for Youth in Philanthropy. 

    • Refiloe Seseane

    Refiloe Seseane

  • “I am more interested in a life of significance, than a life of success”

    Refiloe received the 2010 Inyathelo Award for Youth in Philanthropy.
    • Anna Versfeld and Marcio Lopez

    Anna Versfeld and Marcio Lopez

  • “We teach these children out of a love for our sport and to promote self-love and respect for others. We never expected to get this kind of recognition.” Capetonians Anna Versfeld from Walmer Estate and Marcio Lopez from Observatory received the 2009 Inyathelo Award for Youth in Philanthropy.

    • Braam Hanekom

    Braam Hanekom

  • Braam Hanekom has been instrumental in helping refugees in Cape Town (particularly Zimbabwean) with their residency documentation, with integration into local communities as well as to assist with employment. Hanekom received the 2008 Inyathelo Youth in Philanthropy.

    • Lindela Mjenxane

    Lindela Mjenxane

  • “What matters most is your intent....What is your intent in life. What is your passion? My passion is to serve my community.” Lindela was awarded the 2007 Inyathelo Award for Youth in Philanthropy. says Mjenxane.

    • Amon Maseko

    Amon Maseko

  • Entrepreneur and founder of the Upbeat Youth Centre, Amon Maseko received the 2012 Inyathelo Award for Youth in Philanthropy.