Biography

Nontokozo Faith Mhlongo is from South Africa. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Zululand and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Her research focuses on unemployed graduates, youth development, and livelihoods.

As part of her practical training, she worked as a Social Work Intern at Queen Nandi Regional Hospital and as an Assistant Practitioner at Vusisizwe Creche and Pre-School. She also served as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in South Africa, supporting a rural community through training in income-generating activities and skills development.

As an Exchange Volunteer in Senegal, Nontokozo hopes to learn from Senegalese communities, share her South African experience, and contribute to meaningful community development initiatives.