About Us
Protecting kidney health through awareness, prevention, and holistic wellbeing
Our Purpose
Prevention is better than cure
Kidney disease affects millions of people worldwide, often developing silently until it reaches an advanced stage. The MNSazinge Foundation exists to change this reality by increasing awareness, promoting early screening, and encouraging healthier lifestyles that protect kidney function and overall wellbeing.
We empower individuals and families with the knowledge and tools to live well — preventing illness, promoting wellness, and strengthening communities through education, outreach, and collaboration.
Our Core Focus Areas
Kidney Health
Promoting awareness and understanding of kidney function and how to maintain healthy kidneys.
Disease Prevention
Educating communities about risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and lifestyle habits that can lead to kidney disease.
Holistic Wellbeing
Encouraging balanced living through nutrition, physical health, mental wellbeing, and preventative care.
Be part of our Community
Improving kidney health is a collective effort. Whether you support the foundation through volunteering, partnerships, or donations, your involvement helps expand awareness and bring life-changing education to more communities.
A Message from Our Founder
I believe that awareness and prevention are powerful tools in protecting our health. Through the MNSazinge Foundation, my hope is to inspire individuals and communities to prioritise their wellbeing, support one another, and take proactive steps toward healthier lives.
My Story
Mavis Sazinge is the founder of the MNSazinge Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing kidney health, promoting disease prevention, and encouraging holistic wellbeing within communities. Her passion for improving health awareness and supporting individuals facing health challenges inspired the creation of the foundation and continues to guide its mission today.
Driven by a deep commitment to community empowerment, Mavis believes that education, early awareness, and preventative care can play a powerful role in protecting kidney health and improving quality of life. Through the work of the foundation, she seeks to ensure that individuals and families have access to the information and support they need to make informed health decisions.
Her vision is simple yet powerful: to build healthier communities where people are equipped with the knowledge and resources to live healthier, fuller lives.
Qualifications
Mavis Sazinge has pursued education and professional development that supports her passion for health awareness, community empowerment, and holistic wellbeing. Her academic background and ongoing learning contribute to her ability to lead initiatives that promote health education and preventative care within communities.
Through continuous learning and engagement with health professionals and community leaders, Mavis remains committed to strengthening the impact and reach of the MNSazinge Foundation.
She completed her high school education at Dalindyebo Senior Secondary School (1989–1991) and went on to Glen Grey Nursing College in Lady Frere, where she obtained a diploma in general nursing, midwifery, community health, and psychiatric nursing (1992–1996).
She further advanced her qualifications at North-West University, completing her BCur degree (1999–2021), along with certifications in nursing management and nursing education.
Experience
In 1997, she moved to Gauteng and began working as a registered nurse at Leslie Williams Memorial Hospital.
In 2007, she specialized in nephrology at Baragwanath Nursing College, which led to her role at Fresenius Medical Care in 2009 as Deputy Manager, gaining extensive experience in haemodialysis and acute dialysis.
She later joined National Renal Care in 2017 as a Renal Care Specialist for Gauteng, where she focused on educating staff, patients, and communities about kidney failure and its management.
In 2021, she founded Ekhaya Home Therapies, specializing in peritoneal dialysis, with a mission to make kidney care more accessible.
Mavis also leads the MNSazinge Foundation, where she drives community engagement, kidney health awareness, and preventative care initiatives. Her work focuses on empowering individuals through education, early detection, and lifestyle awareness to prevent advanced-stage kidney disease.