OUR STORY
Vumba was designed by the Global Conservation Corps (GCC), a non-profit organization based in the Greater Kruger region in South Africa. Seeking to measure the impact of our own environmental education program (Future Rangers), we developed a platform that would not only store quantitative data, but also capture the nuanced, unique experiences and learning journeys of our programme participants.
We soon noticed that many other NGOs in the region sought after the same monitoring, evaluation and learning tools. Hence, Vumba was born. Our goal is to offer our online platform to organizations seeking to measure their impact.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where education is equitable and employment is a reality. “Vumba” means “to shape or create” in Tsonga, the local language of the communities in which Vumba was founded. We aim to connect youth with transformative educational programmes, creating pathways for local businesses to hire top-performing, emerging talent.
Leaning into partnerships with other NGOs and educational institutions, Vumba aims to foster global, meaningful impact.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mbhoni Mzamani
Community Liaison Officer
Born in the nearby village of Malumulule, Mbhoni had little access to wildlife while growing up.
As a role model and leader, he conducts all onboarding, customer support and in person training; inspiring teachers and youth about the value of nature and wildlife; sharing how this platform can unlock immense benefit.
Ash Baker
Product Manager
With 8 years experience in the education sector, Ash oversees our digital learning curriculum, activities, monitoring & evaluation, and enterprise development.
Ash understands how to make learning fun, tangible, and measurable while integrating 21st century skills into online teaching content.
Matt Lindenberg
Executive Director
Born and raised in the greater Kruger Area, Matt has spent the last 15 years training youth in the conservation sector, and has seen the negative impacts of local youth being excluded in the conservation industry.
Matt founded GCC 9 years ago to address the gap between communities and wildlife.
