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About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
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At Sparkle Africa, every step we take is guided by purpose, compassion, and a commitment to lasting impact. Our work is strengthened by our standing as a registered 501(c)(3) Public Charity in the United States and a Section 18A Public Benefit Organization in South Africa—ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust for every donor, partner, and community we serve.

These registrations aren’t just paperwork—they’re a promise. A promise that every meal served, every pad distributed, every blanket and toy delivered, and every opportunity created is done with integrity, care, and measurable impact.

With a Helping Hand in place across continents, we continue to bring hope, restore dignity, and inspire change in every community we touch.

The Helping Hand of Sparkle Africa

Sparkle Africa extends a Helping Hand to vulnerable communities across Africa, meeting essential needs with compassion, dignity, and purpose. Since 2015, we’ve distributed 47,056+ sanitary pads, served 72,540+ meals, and given 572+ blankets and 712+ toys—bringing hope, health, and joy where it’s needed most.

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Our work flows through Five Fingers of Impact:

  • Water – Safe, sustainable access to clean water.

  • Education – Schools and learning facilities for brighter futures.

  • Healthcare – Rural clinics bringing essential medical care closer to families.

  • Women’s Dignity – Pads and menstrual health solutions restoring confidence and opportunity.

  • Food & Humanitarian Aid – Meals and emergency relief where hunger cannot wait.​

 

Together, these five fingers form a strong hand, lifting communities, restoring dignity, and creating lasting transformation—one life, one family, and one village at a time.

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Our Story

Sparkle Africa began with a simple truth: no one should have to endure suffering alone. Witnessing extreme hardship across Africa, we knew we couldn’t stand by. What started as a single act of compassion in 2015 has grown into a movement dedicated to restoring dignity, hope, and opportunity for underserved communities.
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Our Core Values
  • Dignity: Treating every person with honor and respect.

  • Liberty: Empowering people to live free from hunger, fear, and injustice.

  • Identity: Helping individuals embrace their potential and inherent worth.

  • Safety: Providing protection and security so communities can thrive.

 
Our Commitment

We don’t just provide aid; we build relationships, create lasting solutions, and ensure communities have the tools to flourish. Every meal, pad, blanket, or clinic represents a life changed and hope restored.

 
Join Us

You can make a difference:

  • Donate: Support meals, pads, blankets, and essential aid. U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) Registered GIVE HERE

  • Volunteer: Help with food drives, distributions, and community programs.

  • Spread the Word: Amplify our mission and inspire others to act.

  • Host a Drive: Organize local collections for immediate impact.

  • Corporate Partnerships: Collaborate through sponsorships or in-kind support.

Together, we can lift lives, strengthen communities, and spark lasting change — one person, one family, one village at a time.

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To learn more click to watch this short video:  

Sparkle Africa Short Video

Meet The Team

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Heidi Christine

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U.S.A Chief Executive Officer 

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Hendrik Strauss

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Founder/President

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Deon Schlebusch

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Chief Financial Officer

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Louis Pienaar

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Campaign Manager

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Anna Jonathan

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Compassionate Meals Coordinator

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Dr. Dewald Bester

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Director 

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Velly Bodega

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Director 

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Brian Rooskrans

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Compassionate Meals Coordinator

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Shaun Castle

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Project Manager

Volunteers

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Staff handing out sanitary napkins to teen girls.
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