Since volunteering as a nurse in training for the first time in 2011 in a small hospital in Adelaide (South Africa), I knew that my future will be in South Africa. I have experienced here that with my profession and great readiness to help, I can help many people who urgently need it. Since then, my motto has been to make a difference.

In order to be more independent and able to help even more in South Africa, I decided to study medicine. Now, as a doctor and nurse, I can also passionately offer the best medical help.

Children have always been close to my heart and here in South Africa there are hundreds, even thousands of children who’s eyes are desperately crying for help, love, safety and a home. Together with my husband Sibusiso Gigi, I committed myself to do my best, to offer a hopeful future for at least some children in need. We see the reward for this every day in the sparkling eyes of the children of the iThemba Family in our house and hopefully soon in the iThemba Home . I want to help as many people as possible with the opportunities I have – ideally with a better future, but sometimes it is only possible to improve a few hours of their life. The thankfulness of the adults and children in need makes every effort worthwhile!