About Us
Unstoppable Queens Network
Empowering Women & Children
At Unstoppable Queens Network, we believe that every woman and child deserves a life filled with dignity, opportunity, and freedom. As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and communities by addressing key issues that disproportionately affect women and children.
Inspired by the Zulu proverb “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu,” which means "a person is a person through other people," we are driven by the belief that collective growth and wisdom come from uplifting others. This philosophy guides our work and fuels our passion for making a difference.
Our story began on October 15, 2016, when KellyCan Thela brought together a small group of women over lunch to discuss topics affecting women. This intimate gathering sparked a movement to improve the lives of girls. Attendees were encouraged to bring packs of sanitary pads for girls in Soweto, igniting a vision for change. By 2018, the Unstoppable Queens Network was officially registered, enabling us to expand our reach and impact even more lives.
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Driven to Empower
The Heart of Our Purpose
Core Values
Equality: We believe in the inherent dignity and equal rights for all women and girls.
Empowerment: We believe in fostering self-sufficiency and providing women and girls with the tools they need to reach their full potential.
Compassion: We believe in creating a safe and supportive space for women and girls to heal and grow.
Kindness: In a world where you can be anything BE KIND!
Collaboration: We believe in working together with communities, stakeholders, and policymakers to create lasting change. We choose Collaboration over competition
Mission
Empowerment: We provide educational programs, skills training, and mentorship opportunities to equip women and girls with the knowledge, confidence, and resources they need to thrive.
Safety: We advocate for the eradication of gender-based violence (GBV) through awareness campaigns, support services for survivors, and collaboration with policy makers.
Well-being: We address the mental health needs of women and girls by providing access to counseling services, workshops, and promoting positive mental health practices.
Basic Needs: We organize regular donation drives to ensure women and girls have access to sanitary towels and school shoes, essential for their health, dignity, and education.
Vision
To be a leading force in creating a society where all women and girls are empowered, free from violence, have access to mental health resources, and possess the basic necessities to reach their full potential.
Our Initiatives
Making a Difference Together
Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a devastating issue that destroys lives. We tirelessly work to break…
School Shoes Campaign
Many children in our country face a daily obstacle even before they reach the classroom door: the l…
Mental Health
We acknowledge the importance of mental well-being. We offer digital support groups, access to ment…
Sanitary Towels Drive
The sanitary towels drive expanded from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal, providing underprivileged gi…
Empowerment
We believe in nurturing the potential within each individual. We provide educational resources, wor…
Christmas Hampers
The idea for this initiative came from our Director, Philisiwe Dlamini Mehlo, who observed her lear…
Meet Our Team
The Faces Behind Our Success
KellyCan Thela
Founder & President
Nokuthula C
Skills & Development
Sthabile Dlamini
Director
Lindiwe Baker
Operations Manager
Philisiwe Mehlo
Director
Londiwe Mahlaba
Governance
Our Sponsors
Champions of Our Cause
