A unique initiative in Mpophomeni shows how children and dogs can learn, grow, and thrive together while highlighting the importance of animal welfare. Mpophomeni, South Africa (06 October 2025)…
A young man and his dog walk great lengths every week, just to learn and grow together. Mpophomeni, KwaZulu-Natal (04 September 2025) – Every Friday, twelve-year-old Siphosethu sets out…
A mother’s love, a dog school and a child’s journey that has been shaped in the best way. When Sbonelo’s mother encouraged him to join Funda Nenja to escape negative…
What began in July 2009 as a humble school holiday project with a single dog training class in the township of Mpophomeni has, over 16 years, evolved into an internationally…
Despite serious rain in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Mpophomeni’s kids weren’t deterred from getting their animals to Funda Nenja for dog school or veterinary help. Mpophomeni, South Africa (16 April…
Funda Nenja creatively weaves together the lives of children, dogs, and the wider community in various ways. Recently, they hosted a fun and educational workshop with the hope of setting…
Funda Nenja’s Dog Food Discount Programme helps remove a large financial strain of buying dog food while encouraging animal responsibility in pet owners. Mpophomeni, South Africa (21 February 2025)…
There’s a space where paws and people meet, one where dogs and humans are uplifted together. Its name is Funda Nenja, an animal welfare organisation that serves both township dogs…
With its dog school set to open this Friday, Funda Nenja is excited to continue its pawsome mission of teaching children how to care for dogs and helping them learn…
An animal welfare organisation helped people in the Mpophomeni community harvest veggies and good vibes in 2024 thanks to the Funda Nenja Food Gardens! Mpophomeni, South Africa (07 January…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
