lehumo makgalo
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Skills
Education
Experience
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Enactus UKZN 2022 - 2024
President, Research and Development head
•Represented The University of KwaZulu-Natal at the 2023 Enactus World Cup in Utrecht, Netherlands. • Leading and overseeing special competition participation resulting to approximately R400 000 in grant funding towards various start-up social enterprises from: 1. The Ford College Community Challenge 2023 (Top 4 Nationally) and 2024 (Top 12 Nationally) 2. The MTN ICT Challenge 2023 (3 enterprises in the national top 10) and 2024 (4 enterprises in the Top 4 Nationally) 3. The Harmony Gold Food Health and Security Challenge 2023 (Top 6 Nationally) and 2024 (TOP 12 Nationally) 4. The Enactus Summer Action Challenge (1st Place) • Oversight over Mandatory Reporting and Impact Reporting in line with Enactus South Africa and UKZN Student Leadership and Governance Division guidelines.
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Empower Tomorrow Foundation 2022 - Present
Founder
• Co-ordinated partnerships with various organizations including the MTN-SA Foundation (Through the MTN Digital Innovation Challenge) and the University of KwaZulu-Natal to advance the academic outcomes for 100s of learners in low-income schools in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. • Won 2nd Place at the MTN-Enactus Digital transformation for community development award. • Responsible for operational functions including drafting grant funding proposals, stakeholder engagement, managing volunteers and partners, Impact monitoring and evaluation. • Finalist: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge (Sponsored by Amazon) • Co-ordinated grant funding for various grant funders including the Amrut Foundation.
Expertise
Honors & awards
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UKZN spotlight on Greatness: Most inspiring students (top 11) 2024
UKZN spotlight on Greatness: Most inspiring students (top 11)
I recieved this award in recognition of my work in civic organizations
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Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2024
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge
Top 3 finalist on behalf of my non-profit organization
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Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2024
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge
Top 3 finalist on behalf of my non-profit organization