On 3rd April 2025, our founder Lynette Johnson was interviewed on Voice of Wits (VOW) radio, where she shared insights about our work and the impact we’re making. The interview came just a week before our participation in the Wits NGO Fair, where we connected...
We’re proud to share that our founder, Lynette Johnson, has joined the Entrepreneurship Empowerment Series for Youth (EESY) as a mentor, beginning 15 March 2025. Supported by the Belgium Chamber of Commerce, this impactful program focuses on equipping young...
On November 9, 2022, our Director of Philanthropy, Lynette Johnson, participated as a panelist at the IOM UN Migration South Africa Women’s Dialogue titled “Voices from the Grassroots” at Freedom Park, Pretoria. The event provided a valuable platform for women from...
On June 19, 2024, our founder, Lynette Johnson, graduated as part of the May 2023 cohort from the year-long Cherie Blair Foundation Mentoring Women in Business Programme. As an official mentee alumnus, Lynette is now part of a global community that celebrates and...
On February 7th 2025, our founder, Lynette Johnson, was honoured as “Hero of the Week” by Love Thy Nation for her remarkable work as the founder of House of Basadi (Pty) Ltd, a social enterprise focused on empowering women at the grassroots level. Through House of...
On 9 October 2024, JCD donated fresh-baked bread, pastries, fruits, and salads to the children and families of Crèche Gabrielle SA, providing much-needed support and nourishment to the community. We look forward to working together to continue making a positive impact...
