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…
A group of changemakers are rewriting the narrative of crumbling infrastructure and uninspired learners in a KZN High School, with all hands on deck to transform students’ learning experience both…
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…
Funda Nenja, an animal welfare organisation in Mpophomeni, is softening hearts and transforming minds about animal welfare. Through education and community outreach, they’re teaching people that kindness to animals makes…
Learners at Howick High School recently put their woodworking skills to the best use by creating kennels for animals in an underprivileged area! Mpophomeni, South Africa (21 November 2024)…
Where mind meets heart
“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
