Fourteen years of
enabling achievement.
From our founding in Tshwane in 2012 to active programmes across South Africa in 2026 — a record of the communities we have served, the partnerships we have built, and the achievers we have helped to create.
Legacy 2 Generations — Community Development Initiatives International · Est. 2012
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SmartCommute™ CRP Launch
CDII launches the SmartCommute™ Commuter Resilience Partnership in response to the April 2026 petrol price shock. Social Ex Gratia Payments of R250–R500/month to qualifying commuting employees, administered through a dedicated Commuter Resilience Fund.
Soshanguve ECD Centre — Phase 1 Complete
CDII partners with young Black entrepreneurs to build the Soshanguve Early Childhood Development Centre. Phase 1 infrastructure complete — roof, perimeter fencing, and foundations. Phase 2 open for corporate funding.
POPIA Registration — Information Regulator
CDII registers as a Responsible Party under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. IR Registration No. 2025-008244. Information Officer: Louw Allan. Deputy IO: Adv. Don Leffler.
We MiND Foundation Website Launch
Launch of www.wemindfoundation.co.za as the public platform for CDII's programmes, donor engagement, and community reporting. A comprehensive digital presence covering all nine programme pillars.
Cullinan Diamond Hub — Programme Development
CDII begins development of the Cullinan Diamond Hub (CDH) — a heritage, tourism, and vocational training initiative anchored in Cullinan's 124-year mining history. Tebicu confirmed as accredited training partner.
Blue Economy Enterprise Development Programme
CDII launches the Blue Economy Enterprise Development Programme — connecting coastal and inland communities to maritime economy opportunities, enterprise incubation, and skills development pathways.
Right 2 Learn — TVET Skills Programme
Expansion of CDII's Right 2 Learn programme to include Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) pathways. Learnership placements, digital literacy coaching, and subject tutoring for youth in Tshwane and surrounding areas.
Right 2 Work — SMME Incubator Cohort
CDII's Right 2 Work programme delivers a structured SMME incubation cohort for emerging Black entrepreneurs. Mentoring, market access facilitation, and business development support across ten participating enterprises.
Family Support Programme — Soshanguve
Launch of the Family Support pillar in Soshanguve — providing practical resources, guidance, and referral services to households under economic pressure. Community outreach workers trained and deployed.
Right 2 Play — Youth Sport Development
CDII's Right 2 Play programme delivers structured sport and physical wellness activities for youth in under-resourced communities. Football, netball, and athletics coaching — with health education and wellness support.
Digital Literacy Initiative — Post-Covid Recovery
CDII responds to accelerated digital exclusion following the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital skills coaching rolled out across Tshwane and KwaZulu-Natal — smartphone literacy, online job applications, and financial technology access.
Community Food Security Programme
In response to post-lockdown food insecurity, CDII coordinates community food gardens, nutrition education, and emergency household support in Soshanguve and surrounding townships.
B-BBEE Level 1 Verified
CDII achieves and maintains B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor status — the highest possible B-BBEE rating. This enables contributing corporates to maximise their SED scorecard points under Statement 500 (Generic) and Statement 605 (QSE).
Access to Opportunities — Maritime Skills
CDII's Access to Opportunities programme opens pathways into the maritime and blue economy sector for previously excluded youth — port operations, marine engineering awareness, and logistics pathway education.
Right 2 Learn — Tertiary Access Programme
Expansion of Right 2 Learn to include tertiary access support — university application assistance, NSFAS guidance, and bursary matching for qualifying learners in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
Right 2 Play — Disability Sport Inclusion
CDII's Right 2 Play programme extends to disability sport — creating structured athletics, wheelchair sport, and adaptive fitness programmes for participants with physical disabilities in Tshwane.
International Partnership — Ambassador Programme
CDII establishes its international ambassador network — formalising remote mentoring, international partnership facilitation, and knowledge transfer through We MiND Foundation's global reach.
Right 2 Live — Arts & Heritage Festival
CDII hosts its first structured arts and heritage community event — celebrating South Africa's cultural diversity through performance, visual art, and community storytelling. The event becomes an annual tradition.
s18A Authorisation — Tax-Deductible Donations
CDII receives formal SARS authorisation as an s18A Public Benefit Organisation — enabling donors to claim tax deductions on qualifying contributions. A milestone that significantly expands corporate funding capacity.
Right 2 Work — First Entrepreneur Cohort
CDII launches its first structured entrepreneurship cohort under the Right 2 Work pillar — twelve Black-owned micro-enterprises supported through mentoring, market access, and basic business development training.
Right 2 Learn — Adult Literacy Programme
Rollout of structured adult literacy classes in Soshanguve and Cullinan. Volunteer tutors trained and deployed. The programme addresses both reading/writing literacy and basic numeracy for adults who missed schooling opportunities.
We MiND Foundation — First Corporate Partnerships
We MiND Foundation formalises its first corporate B-BBEE SED partnerships — enabling businesses to meet their Socio-Economic Development scorecard obligations through structured, independently verified CDII programmes.
Right 2 Play — First Community Sports Day
CDII hosts its inaugural community sports day in Cullinan — bringing together youth from Soshanguve, Refilwe, and surrounding areas for a day of football, athletics, and health awareness. The event establishes an annual programme.
CDII Founded — 13 November 2012
Community Development Initiatives International NPC is incorporated on 13 November 2012 in Tshwane, Gauteng under the Companies Act 71 of 2008. Registration No. 2012/201981/08. Founded by Mapula Tlhagale, Louw Allan, and Adv. Don Leffler with a mandate to identify need, enable opportunity, and create achievers across South Africa.
SARS PBO Registration — PBO 930 041 456
CDII receives formal SARS registration as a Public Benefit Organisation — PBO 930 041 456. This enables the organisation to receive tax-efficient donations and issue formal receipts to contributors, significantly expanding fundraising capacity.
Right 2 Learn — First Education Programme
CDII launches its first formal education programme under the Right 2 Learn pillar — school support, tutoring, and career guidance for learners in Soshanguve. The programme marks the beginning of CDII's practical community development work.
Right 2 Live — First Human Rights Community Event
CDII marks Human Rights Day with its first formal community engagement event in Soshanguve — bringing together residents, community leaders, and CDII directors around heritage, rights awareness, and environmental stewardship.
We MiND Foundation — Brand Launch
CDII launches the We MiND Foundation brand — creating a public-facing identity for its community development programmes. "We are enablers of achievement" is adopted as the defining tagline, capturing the organisation's philosophy of building capacity rather than creating dependency.
Legacy 2 Generations — Founding Vision
CDII articulates its intergenerational development philosophy through the Legacy 2 Generations pillar — a commitment to building bridges between generations, transferring skills, and preserving heritage while creating pathways to the future.
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