Help Nozizwe Mbele Cross the Finish Line

I’m writing to ask for your help for someone extraordinary: Nozizwe Mbele, a final-year student in Supply Chain Management from Eswatini (Swaziland). I met Nozizwe back in 2003 when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in her village, Madlenya, in what was then called Swaziland.

For the past four years, Nozizwe has been working tirelessly to put herself through university while also supporting her family back home. She’s now just three modules away from completing her Bachelor of Commerce degree—and will be writing her final exams next week.

Despite her hard work and excellent academic record, an outstanding tuition balance of $1,800 now stands in the way of her graduation. Without paying this amount, she will not be able to access her results or receive her degree.

Nozizwe’s story is one of determination and grace. Coming from humble beginnings, she has balanced school, work, and family responsibilities on her own. She’s passionate about using her education to strengthen supply chains in Africa and improve opportunities for others in her community. Her goal is to enroll in a postgraduate program next year—continuing her journey to lift others as she rises.

I’m reaching out to friends, colleagues, and anyone who believes in the power of education to transform lives. Together, we can help Nozizwe clear this final hurdle and step proudly across the graduation stage.

How you can help:

Donate what you can—every contribution makes a difference.

Share this page with your network.

Send her words of encouragement as she completes her final exams.

Your generosity will not only help Nozizwe graduate but also empower a young woman committed to building a better future for her family, her country, and her continent.

With gratitude,

Tina Stacy