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Harnessing the power of collective action to build thriving communities

We are a community-driven initiative passionate about creating positive change. Our mission is to foster collaboration, inspire growth, and improve the lives of people in the areas we serve. Through partnerships, innovation, and a commitment to our core values, we aim to build stronger, more connected communities where everyone can thrive.

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Mission

Our mission is to bring people TOGETHER FOR TRANSFORMATION, creating opportunities for collaboration and fostering impactful change along the way.

Vision

Our vision is to build a platform for partnerships between key sectors of our local community so that our dream of a prosperous city can emerge and thrive.

Values

Integrity, excellence, and diversity guide our actions, while positivity and humility shape the foundation of our values.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sifisesihle Primary Market day
June 12,
Winter Warmer
June 20,
Golf Day
June 20,
Edu-Seminar
June 25,
08:00 am
Thrift Store Market
July 5,
09:00 am
EduSeminar 2
July 30,
Thrift Store Market
August 9,
09:00 am
Happy Earth Festival
August 14,
Happy Earth Festival
August 15,
Arbor Week
September 5,
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INSIGHTS

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Love Howick

Projects

Discover our diverse non-profit projects, each dedicated to addressing critical social issues and empowering communities. From education and healthcare initiatives to environmental stewardship, our projects showcase our commitment to positive change. Explore stories of transformation and join us in shaping a better, more inclusive world.

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Skills
Development

Unlocking Potential, Creating Opportunities

Place
Development

Shaping Spaces,
Creating Communities

Social Development

Connecting Lives, Empowering Futures

Economic Development

Prosperity in Progress Building Stronger Local Economies

Narrative Development

Crafting Stories, Building Worlds

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Our Impact

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LOVE HOWICK YES INITIATIVE
The “YES” initiative is a collaboration between government and business to provide more jobs and apprenticeships for South Africa’s 6 million unemployed youth. The proposal sees businesses offer year-
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DONATION HUSQVARNA BRUSH-CUTTERS
Love Howick is ecstatic to celebrate the donation of 2 additional, brand new, Husqvarna brushcutters to the Renoverge Project! The Renoverge project is a Love Howick initiative to beautify Howick and
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BEAUTY INSTEAD OF ASHES
Fire season is upon us and the cloak of ash seems to have settled in everywhere. Beyond the momentary irritations, as my fresh washing hanging on the line is covered in fine ash particles again, the t
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Our Board

Justin Greene

Chairman
Justin Greene lives in the KZN Midlands. He started his professional career as a teacher, before studying an MBA at the University of Cape Town. Justin has always been involved in social development initiatives and projects, including co-founding an enterprise development organization based in Cape Town. His passionate belief is that access to education and the development of economic opportunities holds the key to sustainable transformation.

Simphiwe Radebe

Board Member
Simphiwe, an experienced community activist with six years experience in facilitating, training, consulting and research. An Asset Based Community Development Practitioner, Trauma Debrief Expert and Greenlight Movement Facilitator. Her vast experience in employing sustainable strategies for grass roots transformation has made her a sought after contributor to the critical conversation of community development.

Janine Ward

Board Member
Janine is a qualified Social Worker and has worked for 37 years in (ABCD), participatory capacity building, enterprise development and income generation, HIV & AIDS education and competence, project management and fundraising. She worked independently for 12 years in rural Swaziland, establishing an NGO and developing sustainable community capacity-building programmes.

Matt Hogarty

CEO of Love Howick
Matt Hogarty is an entrepreneur, former school principal, and community and faith leader, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Economics) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Senior and FET Phase). Matt is the founder of Love Howick NPC, Love Cities NPC and the former Oasis Preparatory School. He serves as the director and Managing Director of Love Howick, and is the driving force behind this movement for positive change in our community and country.

Justin Greene

Chairman
Justin Greene lives in the KZN Midlands. He started his professional career as a teacher, before studying an MBA at the University of Cape Town. Justin has always been involved in social development initiatives and projects, including co-founding an enterprise development organization based in Cape Town. His passionate belief is that access to education and the development of economic opportunities holds the key to sustainable transformation.

Simphiwe Radebe

Board Member
Simphiwe, an experienced community activist with six years experience in facilitating, training, consulting and research. An Asset Based Community Development Practitioner, Trauma Debrief Expert and Greenlight Movement Facilitator. Her vast experience in employing sustainable strategies for grass roots transformation has made her a sought after contributor to the critical conversation of community development.

Janine Ward

Board Member
Janine is a qualified Social Worker and has worked for 37 years in (ABCD), participatory capacity building, enterprise development and income generation, HIV & AIDS education and competence, project management and fundraising. She worked independently for 12 years in rural Swaziland, establishing an NGO and developing sustainable community capacitybuilding programmes.

Matt Hogarty

CEO of Love Howick
Matt Hogarty is an entrepreneur, former school principal, and community and faith leader, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Economics) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Senior and FET Phase). Matt is the founder of Love Howick NPC, Love Cities NPC and the former Oasis Preparatory School. He serves as the director and Managing Director of Love Howick, and is the driving force behind this movement for positive change in our community and country.

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Account Number: 62774727039
Account Name: Love Howick NPC
Bank: First National Bank, Howick
Branch Code: 220725

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