
Meet our Team
At the heart of our mission are the dedicated individuals who bring it to life every day. Our team is a diverse group of passionate professionals committed to the resettlement and empowerment of refugee families. Each member plays a vital role in helping us achieve our goals, from guiding refugees through the migration process to ensuring their successful integration into new communities.
Together, we work tirelessly to provide the support, opportunities, and care needed for refugees to thrive in their new homes. Below, you'll find the people who make our work possible. A team united by a shared purpose and unwavering commitment to making a difference.
Advisory Board
Mr. Nick Kaldas A.P.M., D.Litt
Chairman of the Board
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member
Senior Management Staff
Marcha van der Merwe
Managing Director of Operations
Matthew Anaxagorou
Managing Director of Quality and Compliance
Bola Gad
Managing Director of Client Experience
Issam Ali
Managing Director of Global Partnerships
Tyson Fernandes
Managing Director of Information Systems
Staff
Kathleen van der Merwe
Head of Afrikaner Resettlement
Joseph Mgong
Head of Client Engagement (Africa)
Yvette Vinas
Head of Processing & Compliance
Juma Ahmadi
Senior Global Visa Specialist
Mary Besada
Global Visa Specialist
Zakaria Taheri
Global Visa Specialist
Zubair Nabiyar
Global Visa Specialist
Petro de la Harpe
Global Visa Specialist
Patricia Lorio
Refugee Visa Support Specialist
Vanessa Agbay
Refugee Visa Support Specialist
Angela Rollo
Refugee Visa Support Specialist
Yolanda Mkhwanazi
Visa Processing Coordinator
Muhammad Tahir
Visa Processing Coordinator
Zianca Hattingh
Visa Grant Coordinator
Trisha Dotullo
Receptionist
Ahmed Basha
Graphic Designer
Givi Jorjadze
Translation Assistant
Elmarie Theron
Global Visa Consultant
Daniel Sherifi
Marketing Manager
Sharon Cromhoudt
Pre-Grant Case Manager
Mara Liza Tagabucba
Social Media Manager
Rahmat Haideri
Client Communications Coordinator
Aziz Moheb
Visa Application Coordinator
Mohammad Elias
Visa Application Coordinator
Sara Hass
Visa Application Coordinator
Technology Specialists
Mayowa Olorunlomojo
Client Service Web Developer
Michael Olayode
Client Service Web Developer
Anaf Mojahid
Junior Client Solutions Developer
Juliet Aures
Client Service Web Developer
Volunteer with us
Join our passionate team! We are seeking dedicated individuals with skills in language support, employment counseling, community outreach, or video editing and filming to be a part of our vital mission. Your expertise can make a profound difference in the lives of refugee families, helping them not only find safety but also build new beginnings and thrive in their new communities. If you're ready to use your talents to bring hope and create opportunities, click on the link below to get in touch. Together, we can make a lasting impact.