Founders and Trustees
Founder - Shirley Kerr

I moved to England in 2001 for family reasons after many years in a variety of roles in education in South Africa. These included being Head of Department at Johannesburg College of Education, and lecturing and examining at several universities. I continued research activities as a Research Associate, Welsh National Centre of Religious Education, University of Wales. Semi retirement is allowing me to develop my artistic and writing interests. I retain a long and deep commitment to South Africa expressed in ties with family, friends and professional colleagues. Each time I have revisited the country I have been inspired by the way it is rising to meet challenges. Thatu offers me a channel for continuing involvement in SA.
 

"Our aim is to put our weight (and our money) behind self-help and home-grown projects amongst those who struggle to progress with few or no resources."