Our Team
Topaz Page-Green - Founder & Director
Topaz was born and raised in Johannesburg. She studied anthropology and human rights at New York University, and currently shares her time between the United States and South Africa.
Gillian Beatrice Wilkinson - Project Manager
Gillian has been teaching for 25 years at Kingsmead College; she is currently the director of community service at Kingsmead, as well as project manager for the Lunchbox Fund.
Beate Horrell - Accounts Manager
Beate serves on the team as business manager and is responsible for the day to day accounting and budgeting for the Lunchbox Fund. She studied at the University of South Africa and obtained a B. Compt degree (Bachelor of Accounting Sciences).
Tlake Maponyane - Soweto Baker
Mr. Maponyane is a small business owner and community service activist. He believes in doing whatever it takes to invigorate the townships and create a better life for the people. He is responsible for the daily baking and delivery of bread to the schools we work with in Soweto.
Jonathan Mohlala - Driver
Jonathan has been driving for Kingsmead College since 1999. He is essential to the organization as he drives Gillian Wilkinson in and out of the Alexandra township.
Chris Pienaar - Distribution Manager
Chris Pienaar is an Awethu Project Entrepreneur and his business is called "Straight to Your Door", an innovative service based in Alexandra township that delivers bread and other products straight to customers' doorsteps.
Ewald Viljoen - Permaculture Design Consultant
Ewald Viljoen is a qualified permaculture design consultant and an African traditional healer with a vast knowledge of South Africa’s diverse cultures. He is responsible for designing and setting up self-sustainable permaculture gardens to empower children and their communities to plant and grow their own food.