Mbabane: Phindile Andile Nhleko-Makama, has been appointed to the position of National Director by the Board of SOS Children’s Village in Eswatini, effected with immediate effect.These news comes with greatest pleasure to the public and all stakeholders of SOS n’s Villages, as the organisation is implementing its new National Strategy, 2023 – 2027.
The new SOS Children’s Villages National Director, Phindile Nhleko, had been appointed in an acting capacity in the same position before being officially appointed on the 29 July 2023.“It pleases the Board that such a qualifying candidate was found within the organization, empowered and capable of undertaking this position, after an exhausting recruitment process. Phindile is passionate about children and
The Board notes and appreciates the valuable support that Phindile has received from all stakeholders within SOS CV’s, her co-workers, as well as Government and other stakeholders in the country. It is our prayer that such good will and shared purpose, will continue even more, after her appointment.
Phindile has a remarkable experience of 14 years in managing and coordinating programmes and projects at national level. Previously, Phindile held the position of the National Programme Development Manager, working extensively with the regional and international office. Before she joined SOS Children’s Villages, she worked in the HIV space for quite a number of organizations that includes AMICAALL, ICW, SWANNEPHA, and SAfAIDS. She studied psychology and community development and continues her interest in psychology as she currently pursues her Msc in psychology.
The Board noted and appreciated the valuable support that Phindile has received from all stakeholders of SOS Children’s Villages, whilst she was still acting in the position. The board hope that the appointment of Phindile is well received by all stakeholders with continued support to her and the organization.
“I am deeply honoured by such a great opportunity and do not doubt that this will be an amazing journey that comes with a great deal of opportunities and experiences. This position comes at a time when the organisation has just developed its new National Strategy which aligns the Federation Strategy 2030. The strategy focuses on strengthening quality in our programme interventions and ensure that we also explore more on community based alternative care for children. The focus is also on expanding our programme interventions to reach more children who have lost and those who are at risk of losing parental care in the country. The strategy is also focusing on ensuring that we diversify the funding income for the organisation as more resources are needed to address the needs of the vulnerable children in the country. As an organisation, we want to strengthen our partnership with stakeholders to ensure that contribution by partners is increased to support the needs of the children and place the best interest of the child at the centre of our response”.
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