I eat, sleep & drink Wild Mongoo, with lots of coffee breaks. I love pretty things almost as much as I love caramel. I’m on a mission to make my life count.

You dare to dream & I make it happen. I love to gather people for a cause. My passion is to see broken women restored to reflect the beauty within (God’s glory).

I am an enthusiastic and courageous woman. My pursuit in life is to be an ambassador of change, mostly for vulnerable women.

I have a passion for creativity and precision in my work, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to grow in the printing department, both in design and printing.

I love challenges and enjoy teaching others the skills I've learned. I'm passionate about empowering women and making a positive impact.

I am a woman filled with love & compassion. I aim to be a comforting light, offering kindness, encouragement, & hope to those in need.

I am passionate about health & wellness. My creative spirit thrives in surreal art painting & various forms of design. Above all, my goal in life is to use my gifts to glorify God.

I am passionate about helping other women FLOURISH. I love taking on challenges, as they always present valuable lessons. People give me joy and purpose.

My name is Claudia. I have 3 children. I love helping others In need as well as a good challenge. I love trying new things, a jack of all trades as some would call me. I love pretty things such as clothing and footwear! I enjoy cooking for others the most as this brings me true joy. I am grateful to Wild Mongoo as they have uplifted me as well as empowered me after being at rock bottom.

My name is Brenda, I am a mother of 2 biological children and 1 adopted child. I am well known for making MasterChef braaibroodjies. I live for other people and if I had to do one thing for the rest of my life it would be serving others. I have a generous heart and kind spirit. I have my own business that Wild Mongoo has helped me establish & it is an embroidery business.

Even though I’m hard of hearing, I have earned the nickname chatterbox at work! I take great pride in my work and like to take my time making sure my products are perfect. My desire is to become a chef and to be able to make my favorite food. I was also given the opportunity to learn how to do nails. We do nails here at Wild Mongoo every Tuesday & Thursday and it is the best day of the week for me.

I recently got married to my wonderful husband. Wild Mongoo provided me with 3 months of home based nursing courses and HIV counselling. Now I work at Door Of Hope Medical Centre occasionally during the week while also working at Wild Mongoo. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been able to study at the age of 33 and I hope this will inspire other ladies too.

When I first found out about Wild Mongoo from a friend working here, I was hesitant to come but I am so glad I did.

6 months at Wild Mongoo and I am now self-sufficient and able to care for myself and my family. My dream is to have my son with me and a bigger dream is to run my own business one day.

Before the big pink blessing (Wild Mongoo) came into my life, I was in a terrible place not able to provide for my family but my life changed when a friend of mine introduced me to Wild Mongoo. A safe place where I could learn new skills while enjoying the work I do. I started at the beading department and now I am an all-rounder pattern maker for most of our products here.

I am a mother of three children, and I am 52 years old. I am very active and even participate in karate, having almost achieved my black belt.

I am currently working towards doing the Comrades Marathon. I enjoy arts and crafts; Wild Mongoo is my safe haven, and I enjoy meeting new people here and just being myself.

I've been at Wild Mongoo for a year and a half. I started with basic needlework in school, but now I'm creating beautiful products that I'm proud of. I want to make up for lost time due to bad habits and be there for my children. If you saw a photo of me from then compared to now, you wouldn't believe the transformation the Lord has brought through Wild Mongoo.

Hi my name is Lungelwa Malgyi. I am 27 years old. I consider Wild Mongoo my family! I am deaf and have struggled to communicate in the past but this has felt like home. We all get sign language training and this helps the others communicate with me . I am so grateful to be heard even when I don’t verbally speak.

I am 21 years old and I am quiet but very outgoing. I love to dress up in beautiful clothes and paint my nails as well as others. I am hard of hearing however Wild Mongoo has given me a safe place to learn how to communicate with others and develop my verbal skills.

I was always a very shy person and had no intentions of having any type of job. One day my friend introduced me to Wild Mongoo and I just went for it even though I felt I could not do it, even though I doubted God’s existence and my life’s purpose. I took the leap of faith and joined Wild Mongoo. That was the day I found light in the darkness I was used to.

I am a hardworking woman and Wild Mongoo enables me to put my diligence towards a good cause. I love being challenged and I enjoy teaching others the skills I have been taught at Wild Mongoo. I believe in these women and I want to impact them in a positive way. I am bubbly and passionate about what I do as well as each product we create at Wild Mongoo.

My name is Amy, I am a young lady, I am 26 years old. I never thought I would be able to do what I am doing today because I was misusing illegal substances but today I can thank the lord for a wonderful job that he sent my way. Now I am able to support my brother completely with the salary I earn at Wild Mongoo. I am part of the beading team and we make necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

I am a quiet and reserved soul, I enjoy spending quiet time by myself doing needlework and listening to gospel music. I have 5 kids and I am so proud of them. My dream is to become a role model for my kids and take hold of every opportunity Wild Mongoo has given me.

I am 52 years old and I have 3 children, unfortunately my biological son has passed away but I am so blessed to have my other two adopted sons. I enjoy helping others with needlework and my morning walks to work. Beautiful clothes and working hard are my two favorite things. I make our Wild Mongoo Pet Blankets and Wild Mongoo Bunnies.

I am a quiet and reserved soul, I enjoy spending quiet time by myself doing needlework and listening to gospel music. I have 5 kids and I am so proud of them. My dream is to become a role model for my kids and take hold of every opportunity Wild Mongoo has given me.

My name is Xoliswa Foshini, I am 23 years old. I have lived a very difficult life losing both my parents at a very young age in unforeseen circumstances. I was one of the first girls to be welcomed by Wild Mongoo after being on the street. Since then I have completed a counseling course at Options & I am currently completing business training. I have been baptized and I have given my heart to the Lord.

My name is Chante, I am a mother of 3. I am well known as a shy and soft person however I enjoy teaching people new skills. My future dream is to have my own business and to create job opportunities for other women. One of my heart’s desires is to develop a good character so that my children can look up to the best version of me. I am grateful for the Lord’s provision and protection through Wild Mongoo’s impact on my life.

Since coming to wild Mongoo I’ve grown spiritually and been more rooted in my faith. I’m surrounded by strong woman that fear the Lord and they enable me to believe in myself and the plan God has for my life. 

I’m working in the sewing department learning how to make makeup bags and pencil bags. Everyone is so kind and patient towards me and I feel like i belong. 

Wild Mongoo helped me get off drugs and bad habits. I’ve been trapped in this cycle for 6years and I never knew there would be hope again.

Today I’m a living testimony of what God can do through Wild Mongoo. I’ve accepted Jesus as my Lord and saviour and I’m excited to live the life he has for me.

I am 38 years old and a mother of five children. Wild Mongoo has provided financial support for me and my family during a time of deep struggle and need by blessing me with a job.

I work in the printing department, focusing on sublimation work, and I am learning a lot. My favorite food is chicken biryani, and my favorite drink is Grapetiser.

I am 19 years old and have never truly understood the definition of home until I came to Wild Mongoo. Here, I have found peace and purpose, and I know that I am loved.

I am working in the sewing department, where I am learning to make makeup bags. This is a place where I feel I belong— a place that sees me and helps me grow into the woman I never knew I could be.

My favorite type of food is my mother's macaroni and cheese. I am 18 years old, born in Knysna and raised in George. I come from a spiritual background, as my grandpa is a pastor, so I grew up in church.

I started at Wild Mongoo in early February and have been here for six months. During this time, I have matured spiritually and emotionally. Wild Mongoo has taught me to exhibit the qualities of the fruit of the Spirit.