Announcing Rufaro’s Sabbatical & Skhumbuzo’s Acting CEO Appointment
We are excited to share that enke’s CEO, Rufaro Mudimu, will be taking a sabbatical leave from 22 August – 31 December 2022. This is due to her selection to the prestigious Yale University Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program.
During Rufaro’s absence, enke’s Head of Programmes, Skhumbuzo Moodaley Mpisane, will take the helm as Acting CEO. Skhumbuzo has been a critical force behind enke’s success since 2018, leading the implementation and expansion of our programs. Skhumbuzo will be supported by the Board, Freddy Makuwa, (Head of Operations and Finance), and staff team. Rufaro will be returning to her role at enke in January 2023.
Rufaro shares: “Since 2015, I’ve had the privilege of leading enke and building it from a small nonprofit into an organization that has grown substantially in our impact, reach and scale. I’m proud that we have more than weathered the last 2 years of Covid-19, and are thriving by having leaned into a necessary new normal with the redesign of our core programs, innovating and building new ways of scaling our reach and now on the path of an ambitious and exciting scaling plan. However, achieving this has unfortunately required putting personal and professional goals on a back seat during this time. I am incredibly grateful for the Board approving my request to grant me time to engage in an amazing personal development opportunity. It is my hope that this time away will strengthen my ability to lead, returning rested, with fresh perspective, restored vision, and renewed passion.
Not only will the sabbatical be beneficial for me both personally and professionally but it will also be beneficial for the organization as a whole. When leaders step away for a period of time, it fosters the opportunity for others to lead in a new capacity and promotes the flourishing of new life and growth. I look forward to seeing what will happen as a result.”
Not only will the sabbatical be beneficial for me both personally and professionally but it will also be beneficial for the organization as a whole. When leaders step away for a period of time, it fosters the opportunity for others to lead in a new capacity and promotes the flourishing of new life and growth. I look forward to seeing what will happen as a result.”
Over the next four months, enke will continue to function as usual. We have a confident and capable staff, an active and supportive board, equipped and engaged community leaders and committed volunteers and supporters like you who will lead the organization forward.
This wouldn’t be possible without all of our partners and supporters who make enke’s work and impact possible. We hope you will join us in wishing Rufaro all the best during her sabbatical and #HONKs for the enke leadership and team.
If you have any questions please contact more@enke.org.za / info@enke.org.za and we will direct you to the appropriate person.
