By Katherine J Gau | Vusumnotfo Director
Chief Umntfwanenkhosi Mnikwa of Hhelehhele selected the name VUSUMNOTFO.
The literal translation of Vusumnotfo is “to revive the economy” - however in siSwati “umnotfo’” refers to anything that brings value to the greater good i.e. children, relationships, natural resources, health, surplus…. so “economy” is understood to be broader and deeper than just financial.
Thus within the Swazi context “Vusumnotfo” is understood as ‘”reviving all that is needed for the betterment of the future”.
This reflects our aim - To build human capacity in 17 Swazi communities, by strengthening skills at family and community level, in practices that advance child development and learning, as the roots for a sustainable future.
Chief Mnika was a wise man who lead an interesting life, including being sent to fight in World War 2. He died just after turning 100 years old.
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