Women With Vision ☰
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Who We Are

Founded in 2008 in Mthatha, Women With Vision (WWV) is a nonprofit dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty and creating opportunities for children and families.

Our story began with nine women and a dream: to make a difference in their communities. Today, our network has grown to 80 women, united by compassion, tenacity, and a commitment to building a brighter future for South Africa's most vulnerable.

Board Members

Rashida

Rashida Mukadam

Chairperson

Founder of Women with Vision, Rashida is a passionate leader in social justice and community upliftment. With roots in teaching and entrepreneurship, she’s dedicated to empowering others. A proud mom and gran, she leads with heart and purpose.

Inshiya Mukadam

Inshiya Mukadam

Vice Chairperson, Learning Designer

Senior Learning Designer at Construct Education with 10+ years in global edtech. Passionate about community outreach, culture, and crafting impactful digital learning

Zaheer

Zaheer
Surka

Board Member

CA and co-founder of Ozaholdings with 20+ years in finance. Co-founder of VOJ, Zaheer is deeply committed to social justice and youth empowerment.

Ammar Mukadam

Ammar Mukadam

Board Member

Director of Operations at Airbnb with global experience in finance and strategy. Ex-Bain & Company consultant and qualified CA with an MBA from Columbia. Based in San Francisco, Ammar’s a proud girl dad, cricket fan, and hobby chef.

Raeesa Cassim

Raeesa Cassim

Board Member

Comms strategist and social impact advocate. Raeesa helps brands turn sustainability talk into action—with trees planted, gardens grown, and greenwashing exposed. A true storyteller with purpose.

Ann Thomas

Ann Thomas

ENT Specialist

Newly qualified ENT doctor at Tygerberg Hospital. Passionate about patient care and medical growth. Outside the hospital, Ann loves cooking and sharing meals with loved ones.

Exco Committee

Rashida Mukadam Exco

Rashida Mukadam

Chairperson

Founder of Women with Vision, Rashida is a passionate leader in social justice and community upliftment. With roots in teaching and entrepreneurship, she’s dedicated to empowering others. A proud mom and gran, she leads with heart and purpose.

Cookie Venkatasamy

Cookie Venkatasamy

Treasurer

Cookie Venkatsamy is a retired banker with an NQF Level 4 qualification, now supporting her husband in her family business. With years of experience in finance, she brings strong leadership and organizational skills to her community work. At Women with vision, we believe that small actions can lead to great change.

Viola

Viola Bikitsha

Head of Operations

Dedicated educator with 46 years of teaching experience. She holds a BA in English and Afrikaans, with additional training in art, early childhood education, and teacher development. Viola has shaped generations through her passion for learning.

Pinky

Pinky Maqungu

Mthatha Chairperson, Public Relations Officer

A dynamic woman, with a burning passion for the upliftment of the underprivileged. She holds a degree in Communication Science and has worked in both the public and private sector.

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Shoba Rao

Assistant Secretary

Shoba Rao is a Lecturer in management communication and English first language teacher for high school. She is a Chairperson of Ladies Circle of Round Table India. She won the best chairperson award. Personal life , she is a Committed homemaker and Grandmother to four

Moira

Moira Domoney

Secretary Co-opted member, Seasoned Banking & NPO Professional

With 27+ years at FNB, including as Provincial Implementation Manager, She brings deep experience in banking, business, and NPO development. Passionate about learning and community work, Moira also enjoys music, travel, and the outdoors.