About us
Our Story
SAFVWI grew from a simple conviction: poverty is not inevitable. The International Network for Poverty Eradication & Empowerment (INPEE), together with Bereshith Treatment Centre, designed a voluntary national fund that channels everyday compassion into industrial solutions — training centres, farm-towns and local enterprises that create real jobs. Our founders, led by Raymond Ogiriki of INPEE, built SAFVWI on a faith-inspired belief that communities can partner to solve urgent economic problems when government resources alone are not enough. From a small pilot concept to a national agenda, our aim is practical, accountable action that changes lives.
Our mission
To mobilise voluntary family-level giving to create sustainable jobs, vocational training and community industries that restore dignity and strengthen South Africa’s economy.
Our vision
A South Africa where every youth and vulnerable adult has access to skills, work and a pathway to an independent livelihood — powered by collective, voluntary giving
Our Values
We operate with:
- Transparency — public donor codes, audited accounts and open reporting.
- Dignity — beneficiaries are trained, equipped and supported to become owners, not dependents.
- Sustainability — investments into farms and industry create lasting local jobs.
Voluntary solidarity — small, regular gifts from many people build national change
Founding Partners
INPEE (International Network for Poverty Eradication & Empowerment) and Bereshith Treatment Centre; founder & contact listed: Raymond OGIRIKI (INPEE).
Origin Ethos
faith-inspired, pragmatic charity; explicitly states voluntary family contributions, accountability and a national reach across provinces.
Leadership List
Prof. Tony OSAWE, Raymond OGIRIKI, Grace OBAROGHEDO, Gen. Austen AGBA (Rtd), Aisha Kemi OLOLADE, Henry OKOTIE, Henry ASEMOTA, Palmer OGIRIKI, Gloria OSILAMA, Sir Charles OKAKPU.
Leadership & Governance
Our founding leadership brings civic, technical and faith-based experience. The SAFVWI leadership team includes founding INPEE directors and partners from Bereshith; oversight is provided by a Board of Trustees and four core committees (Fundraising & Disbursement; Provincial; Industrial Development & Empowerment; Monitoring & Evaluation/Audit). The Fundraising & Disbursement Committee reconciles and ratifies payments; four INPEE and four Bereshith representatives will be signatories for financial controls.
Why Now
Economic indicators show rising unemployment and pressure on social services. SAFVWI offers a practical, community-led solution that can be scaled quickly: low entry contributions, clear project allocation and international partnerships to launch farm-towns and training centres. Every month of delay is a month more young people left without work.