About Us
Discover our mission, vision, and the team behind Fundani Girls Leadership Academy
Where it all started - Darul Arkam Leadership Academy (2006-2014)The pioneering project called Darul Arkam Leadership Academy was run from 2006-2014 (Ten Years) on the premises of Sham ul Islam Trust on 5 Peacock Street, Lenasia South, Gauteng. The Academy grew from a boys-only to a prestigious girls' centre (Emaan Girls Academy). These growth phases were made possible by strengthening and expanding its core elementary objectives and building infrastructure for systems and growth.
Success Stories of Fundani test
Alhamdu-Lillah, the centre has graduated numerous students who are now empowered as nurses, doctors, engineers, accountants, Imams and teachers. Below are some of the graduates:
Male Graduates
- • Abdul Malik Potsane - Joined in grade eight, completed his Matric, and earned a degree in nursing science. Completed a double master's in business and social science. Currently pursuing a PhD in social science at the University of Johannesburg.
- • Omar Kekana - Completed a dentistry BDS and worked as a dentist in Sandton.
- • Nasir Mashifane - Completed his law degree, now works as an acting judge, running his law practice.
- • Luqman Tshidiso - Completed a BSc at WITS, worked as a structural engineer and is now pursuing his master's in Artificial Intelligence.
- • Nurul Haque - Degree in Education, now works as an English language teacher, life coach, and radio presenter in Mokopane.
Male Graduates (continued)
- • Salahudeen Tsie - Completed a BCom degree in financial management and is now a computer analyst.
- • Farid Manyatela - Works as an Imam and Daaie at the Al-Iman Foundation.
- • Istipha - Building Engineer.
- • Abdul Raheem Sheshenguve - Qualified as an electrical engineer and now has his own electrical contracting company.
- • Mustapha Lefenya - Entrepreneur
- • Muhammed Jihad - Entrepreneur
- • Cassim Mapuruma - Sales manager at Boxer
- • Bilal Mtefa - Journalism student, works in the film industry.
- • Ubeidha Masete - Studied Governance and works in Governance with the government.
- • Muhammed Duncan - Library Assistant in Pretoria
- • Haroon Rashid Mnisi - Works in the mine in Rustenberg
Female Graduates
Alhamdulillah, several girls have also graduated with university degrees and are working as accountants, nurses, and social workers. Notable graduates include:
- • Ayesha Kolmani - Graduated with a degree in nursing science and now works as a professional nurse.
- • Ayesha Thapapelo - Graduated with a BCom degree and now works as an Accountant.
- • Mehmooda Milanzi - Actuarial Scientist
- • Shakira Molise - Studied Arabic and Islamic studies in Sudan and now works as a Muallima.
- • Zakhira - Social Worker
- • Ayesha Maini - With a degree in education, works as an English teacher in a government school in Springs, Johannesburg.