Founding Donors, Benefactors and Partners

The Communiversity of South Africa has emerged as a "right idea at the right time" but it would not be emerging at all without the real commitment and far-reaching vision of our enlightened co-founders who have been willing to make the leap with us.

Our Donors

We are truly grateful to the foundations and individuals whose sincere interest and very generous financial support have created the Communiversity. They include:

  • The Ford Foundation
  • The CIDA Foundation
  • The Charles Evans Foundation
  • The Janssen Foundation (Peter Janssen and Nick Johnson)
  • The David Lynch Foundation
  • The Gordon Family Charitable Foundation
  • Lord Joel Joffe
  • Janet and Michael McCutcheon
  • Emily Levin
  • Diana Davidson
  • Terry and Dave Braunstein
  • Josh Roberts
  • Peggy Baldwin
  • Margaret and Rashi Glazer
  • Julie Mandarino and Minna Stern
  • Toby-David Lieb Foundation
  • Fieldston Graduation Class

Our Benefactors and Partners

Our deepest gratitude goes to the following companies, organizations and individuals for theirspecific contributions in helping to found the Communiversity.

  • Jonathan Schrire and the Vrygrond Community Trust
  • Computers4Kids (Russell Pengelly, CEO)
  • Woolworths
  • Nedbank
  • Southern Sun
  • Len Nyenes
  • Anita and Lee Warner
  • Ari Zelezniak
  • Creda Communications
  • Soil for Life
  • The Golding Foundation (Peter Golding)
  • Simon Conradie
  • Loraine Magda
  • David Silver
  • Heidi and Yasmin Kowalski
  • Balu Nivison
  • Snowlene Catering (Gloria Baartman)
  • WBHO Construction
  • Vrygrond Taxi Association
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