The Team
To be part of FCD is to have a front row seat of God’s miracle work and His heart for people, especially vulnerable people. I’ve always had a burning desire to play a role in addressing poverty and inequality in South Africa, in a sustainable manner and what a privilege it is to do that every day, through being part of this beautiful organisation.
Jane Gelderman
FCD CEO
Cheryl Vd Merwe
Head of Training
Justin Veldsman
Marketing Officer
Likes
I like good food and a happy working environment
Dislikes
People who embarrass and belittle others
Role Of FCD In Your Life?
I am excited about joining an organisation that is relevant in its solution to one of South Africa’s most pressing problems, and also about how the organisation is playing a pivotal role in transforming vulnerable communities towards becoming self-sufficient
Loretta Williams
Fundraising officer
Adri Neethling
FCD Trainer
Nonka Dube
Training coordinator
Rachel Mathobie
Housekeeper
Unita Lakey
Partner administrator
Judian Beukes
office administrator
I love to see to how God transforms the lives of our beneficiaries. Seeing people regain their confidence, hope and purpose in life is everything!
Chanell Barnard
Life skills trainer
I like my work at FCD. I am very proud of my work. I also love my team.
Catherine Ngxishe
Head of housekeeping
Likes
Time with God, family & close friends.
Good food & even better relationships filled with laughter.
Dislikes
Dishonesty and over-complication.
Role Of FCD In Your Life?
Teaches me to be dependent on and trust in God: Living out my God-given talents to coach and equip adults on their journey towards restoring self-worth and economic dignity through the training of values, attitudes, skills and a variety of work readiness tools.
Craig Wilcocks
Computer skills trainer
Likes
Spending time with my husband and two daughters.
Dislikes
Injustice & untrustworthy people
Role Of FCD In Your Life?
It means a lot to me that I can have a small roll in FCD’s impact in the community.
I am a firm believer that God uses people as His hands – I see this daily at FCD.
Mandi Hanekom
Finance Officer
Our Board
Being part of FCD to me means the absolute privilege and honour of being a tiny part of God’s solution for South Africa. Every testimony, every confirmation of a new job, every story about how God touched the life of not only our students, but also the lives of volunteers and staff at FCD serves as immeasurable encouragement and motivation to me. FCD is part of a move of God, and I get the privilege of being part of it!
Danielle Jones
Board Chairman
The work that FCD does is an extension of what Jesus called us to do, namely, care for and love your fellow man.
Louis Meiring
Vice Chair
“I am passionate about the hospitality industry and believe that the experience and skills that I have gained over the past 25 years within this sector may be useful to FCD and its members. I feel privileged to have a small part in this organization and am willing to contribute in whichever way the Lord leads. I look forward to the remarkable journey that I know lies ahead of me.”
JANET DU PLESSIS
Board Member
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” ― Edward Everett Hale
Linda Oosthuizen
business consultant & BOARD secretary
I have been a partner of FCD for a long time. The work that FCD has been doing over so many years, resonated with me and my wife, Jeanine, and its always been a pleasure to support the cause. When this opportunity on the board came about, it was a sign for me to start giving time to this great cause and support their wonderful work.
Bertie van Sittert
board member
FCD becomes part of your family. FCD is part of me and I’m part of FCD, its a ‘God-thing’. I am really blessed to be part of this vibrant, courageous group of people.
Desmond Barry
Pastor & board member
I’m inspired by people, behaviour changes and human habits and enjoy unlocking potential in the teams I work in and with. I enjoy thinking and exploring new things that can make life easier and pursue a life of purpose and value.
Beyers vd Merwe
Marketing executive & board member
Assisting and empowering unemployed people in succeeding against all odds and being change-makers in their communities is one of the most rewarding experiences of being part of FCD. FCD changes lives.
Suzaan Le Roux
IT LECTURER (phd) & BOARD MEMBER
When I first joined FCD, I was thrilled to introduce it to the Fisantekraal community. As an avid supporter of the FCD program, I am proud to partner with them in promoting the excellent work they do in our community. FCD is not just a training institute, but also a church that provides skills training and helps lift our community out of poverty by bringing light into our lives.
Johannes Mpholo
pastor & board member
