About us

Leading with hope, we create lasting change

We create change, together
Real progress happens when communities, donors, and partners co-create solutions. Every project starts with listening, collaboration, and building trust.

We lead with hope
Challenges are real, but so are solutions. We focus on actionable steps, celebrating progress and what’s possible when people unite with purpose.

We protect the planet and change lives
Our work restores dignity by improving the lives of communities. We value empathy, fairness, and shared understanding as the foundation of lasting change.

We create lasting impact which takes time
We invest in deep relationships and work with urgency and intention to create enduring change for people and planet.

We built to last

Every project meets high standards of excellence, integrity, and reliability. From water infrastructure to environmental education, we deliver results that endure.
  • Co-create
  • Cultivate Positivity
  • Instil Dignity
  • Respect Time
  • Deliver quality
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing that all of us share.” – Lady Bird Johnson

Our People

Ntswaki Ditlhale

  • Founder, Advocate & Managing Director

Kirsten Mahood

  • Founder Chairperson & Director

Desmond Malgas

  • Project Co-Ordinator & Engagement

Margaret Burger

  • Director (NE) Teaching/Development

People First. Planet Always

Our vision is to equip people with the skills, resources, and infrastructure needed to protect the planet and lead communities toward a hopeful, sustainable future.

We provide tools, knowledge, and infrastructure that enable communities to thrive while protecting the planet, cultivating hope, and creating lasting, measurable change.
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Our Mission

Partnering for People. Restoring the Planet.‌
People Planet is a Durban-based non-profit organisation.‌ ‌ Through collaboration with communities and partnerships with private and public sectors, we are protecting the planet and promoting the well-being of people by fostering knowledge, building trust, and driving lasting change.
People can’t exist without the Planet, and the Planet won’t survive without educated and empowered planet-loving people.‌ ‌

People Planet Awards

2019 – Winner

Gender Mainstreaming Empowerment of Women in the Community Award

2018 – Winner

Association of Clean Communities Community Waste Management Award

2018 – 2nd Runner Up

Mail and Guardian Greening the Future Award

2018 – Winner

Trialogue Strategic CSI Award

2021 – Winner

Education for Sustainable Development Okayama Award – Japan