OUR MISSION
“Hand & Heart strives to empower poor and underprivileged communities around the world by providing individuals with the tools and skills necessary to become self-efficient contributing members within their own communities. We strive to empower communities in Africa by enabling African Entrepreneurs to launch, grow and leverage their own ventures to create jobs and services in their communities. Change from the bottom up is our approach!” -Nandie Oosthuizen, Founder & Executive Director of Hand & Heart
Founding Quotes
“If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come here because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” -Lilla Watson, Aboriginal Educator
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead
Watch the YouTube Clip of Hand & Heart’s early founding days.
