About Us

who we are

We are Footprints Foundation NPO,  a movement of hope, change, and possibility.

We believe every step matters. Every footprint tells a story. And when we walk together, our stories become a powerful force for transformation.

From the dusty streets of small villages to the bustling cities of South Africa, our work is rooted in one truth: no dream is too small, no life is too insignificant to matter.

We are the hands that lift, the voices that speak for the unheard, and the bridge between “what is” and “what can be.”

We walk beside girls discovering their power.
We walk beside boys learning the value of responsibility.
We walk beside communities determined to rise.

Through our programmes, we:

  • Turn littered streets into clean, proud neighbourhoods through the Clean My City campaigns.
  • Give every girl the dignity she deserves through health and hygiene outreach.
  • Create safe spaces for play, leadership, and belonging through “Her Footprint: Play, Lead, Rise” in partnership with Footgolf South Africa and the Deaf Association of South Africa.
  • Use sports, arts, and culture as tools for unity, self-expression, and opportunity.

Our mission is not charity, it is partnership. Not just to give, but to walk with communities until they can run on their own.

Every project, every outreach, every smile we see is a reminder: we are leaving footprints of hope, love, and opportunity for generations to come.

Because when one life changes, a community changes. And when a community changes, the world begins to shift.

Walk with us.
The journey has just begun.

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Founder

Eric Mlambo

Mr Mlambo is the visionary founder of Footprints Foundation, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and community development. With a heart for social change, Eric has dedicated his life to uplifting disadvantaged children and driving impactful initiatives that nurture leadership, education, and opportunity across South Africa and the African continent. His commitment continues to inspire a new generation of young African changemakers.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors at Footprints Foundation is made up of committed leaders who bring diverse expertise in education, youth development, community engagement, and governance. Together, they provide strategic guidance, oversight, and accountability to ensure the foundation remains aligned with its mission to empower and uplift disadvantaged children and communities across South Africa.

Eric Mlambo

Founder and Chairman

Nombuso Mashele

Board Member

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Matome Malatjie

Board Member

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Thabang Paile

Board Member

Tshepo Marupeng

Board Member

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Address

59 Malcolm Road Unit 2 Sagewood Estate Poortview Roodepoort 1736

Call Us

+27 60 452 1602

Email Us

info@footprintssa.org