Meet The Team
Meet the passionate team behind SAVE Foundation, supporting volunteer, conservation and community projects across South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. I would personally use the first option because it feels more established, trustworthy and Google Grants friendly while still sounding natural and human.
SAVE Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees registered under NPO 088-104. The Board provides strategic oversight, ensures accountability, and guides the long-term direction of the organisation.
Management & Operations
My name is Saranne Hudson and I am the manager of SAVE foundation. I am someone who lives with intention, heart, and a deep sense of purpose. I care deeply about people, about the world we live in, and about the impact I leave behind. Sport is a huge part of who I am, it fuels me, grounds me, and gives me a way to uplift and connect with others. I’m equally passionate about conservation, protecting what matters, and ensuring there is something beautiful left for future generations. SAVE isn’t just something I do, it’s part of who I am, I live and breathe it in the way I show up, the way I care, and the way I strive to make a difference every single day.
I am the Executive Assistant to Carla Ferreira, who has fondly nicknamed me ThashGPT. I’ve been with SAVE for a year now and I genuinely love what I do and what we stand for as an organisation. Excel and Powerpoint are basically my best friends and when I’m not in full PA mode, I am studying part-time towards my BCom in Human Resources. And because I clearly can not sit still, outside of my work and studies, I enjoy crocheting, reading, drawing and taking on DIY projects with my power tools.
My name is Ndumiso, everyone calls me Mdumi at SAVE Foundation, and that alone shows me a lot of love. I started working here in April 2021 and my love for my job grows daily.
My best moments at SAVE are when I see the smiles on volunteers’ faces and the happiness in Adventure Club kids. Outside of work I’m always in my small veggie garden in Dunoon or getting busy with some DIY. How can I forget the love and respect I get from my manager and the volunteers!
SAVE RESERVATIONIST
I’m Sandy. With 16 years of experience in the backpacking industry, I now work as the Reservationist for SAVE Volunteering, where I help coordinate placements and book exciting tours and activities for volunteers in Cape Town.
Outside of work, I’m usually at the nursery, happily feeding my ever-growing cactus addiction
Hi, I am Maja an Intern at SAVE for a year and I am 7 months deep. I am from Germany and I am 19 old. I love working with Kids and organising any thing and everything. You could say it’s my special trait. It can make life hard but it also ensures that my room is always clean
Hi, I’m Cian, Brand Ambassador for SAVE Foundation. I’m a dynamic and creative individual with a deep appreciation for 70s and 80s music, often drawing inspiration from the timeless energy of those eras.
I hold a cheffing degree with two years of experience in fine dining, where I developed strong culinary technique and the ability to thrive under pressure. I’ve been with SAVE for nearly a year, and I genuinely love the challenge and the opportunity to work with people every day.
SCHOOL & EDUCARE PROJECT LEADERS
HARARE KIDZ PRINCIPAL
My name is Chantel Farao, originally from Cradock in the Eastern Cape. What I do today started simply, when we moved to Dunoon, a few parents asked for help and I began caring for children in my own living room.
That small act grew into a fully formalised ECD centre, a qualification I completed while running it. Through SAVE Foundation, whose support, financial and personal, has meant the world, I’m proud of how far we’ve come.
SCHOOL & EDUCARE PROJECT LEADERS
I am Yulia, 22 years old, currently finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Germany. My connection to SAVE began in 2022, when I had the opportunity to lead the Adventure Club during my time here. This gave me valuable hands-on insight into the foundation’s work and impact. Today, I contribute from an operational and practical perspective, bringing on-the-ground experience. I strongly believe there is even greater potential for SAVE to grow and make an even bigger impact in the future.