Founder & C.E.O
Founder and CEO of I Matter Foundation a non-profit organization advocating for persons with disabilities, learning disabilities and barriers of learning based in KwaZulu-Natal. With over a decade of experience in leadership, advocacy, and program development, Nomasonto has dedicated her career to empowering persons with disabilities while addressing barriers to education and social inclusion.
Nomasonto holds a Honours degree in Education in Learning Support. She made significant mark in the communities advocating for People with Disabilities, care givers, mothers, youths and girls.
• UKZN Social Entrepreneur – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2025)
• SCI Upcoming NGO Nominee (2025)
• Top Woman Leader – Amajuba District (2024)
• Best Woman in the NPO Sector – Newcastle Municipality (2023)
• Nomasonto Motsitsi is the Founder & CEO of I Matter Foundation (IMF) a registered non-profit organization, in South Africa advocating for Learning disorders, disabilities and barriers of learning.
• She has developed programs that reach thousands of learners and community members, ensuring that children with learning barriers receive the education and support they need.
• She actively promotes gender equality, social justice, and the rights of persons with disabilities through advocacy, community programs, and partnerships with local and international organizations.
Founder and CEO of I Matter Foundation a non-profit organization advocating for persons with disabilities, learning disabilities and barriers of learning based in KwaZulu-Natal. With over a decade of experience in leadership, advocacy, and program development, Nomasonto has dedicated her career to empowering persons with disabilities while addressing barriers to education and social inclusion.
Nomasonto holds a Honours degree in Education in Learning Support. She made significant mark in the communities advocating for People with Disabilities, care givers, mothers, youths and girls.
• UKZN Social Entrepreneur – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2025)
• SCI Upcoming NGO Nominee (2025)
• Top Woman Leader – Amajuba District (2024)
• Best Woman in the NPO Sector – Newcastle Municipality (2023)
• Nomasonto Motsitsi is the Founder & CEO of I Matter Foundation (IMF) a registered non-profit organization, in South Africa advocating for Learning disorders, disabilities and barriers of learning.
• She has developed programs that reach thousands of learners and community members, ensuring that children with learning barriers receive the education and support they need.
• She actively promotes gender equality, social justice, and the rights of persons with disabilities through advocacy, community programs, and partnerships with local and international organizations.
• Spearheaded the screening and placement of over 1,200 children with learning disabilities, resulting in reduced school dropouts- improved academic outcomes.
• During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Nomasonto was on the frontline raising
awareness & fighting to stop the spread of COVID-19, advocating for GBVF,
providing food parcels to marginalized communities.
• She has supported other non-profit organization and community leaders,
providing leadership support and mentorship.
• She mobilizes social and emotional program that empowers youths with
fundamental tools that restore human dignity, employment readiness and
entrepreneurial success.
• Advocates for HIV/AIDS awareness, and improve community well-being and
Nomasonto is recognized for her practical, compassionate, and advocacy for people with disabilities and children with learning disabilities. She frequently engages with government departments, communities, and media to share insights on Disabilities, Learning disability, inclusive education, youth development, and social enterprise.
• She identifies as a Disability Advocacy, Social Entrepreneur and Learning disability advocate, NPO leader.
Nomasonto Motsitsi is a visionary social leader, educator, and advocate whose work has transformed the lives of thousands in KwaZulu-Natal. Through I Matter Foundation, she combines her expertise in non-profit leadership, education and social entreprise to create inclusive communities, empower vulnerable populations, and champion sustainable social development.
I Matter Foundation (IMF) began as a vision in 2014 and officially launched in September 2016. Dedicated to raising awareness about learning disabilities and barriers, and providing robust support systems for children and adults facing these challenges.
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