This recognition celebrates her transformative contributions to mental health, her development of Afrocentric, culturally sensitive, narrative-based methodologies, and her continuous dedication to empowering communities worldwide.
The awards ceremony will take place during the summit in London, United Kingdom, on 2-3 April 2025.
Ncazelo, a globally recognized Narrative Therapist and Psychosocial Specialist, has dedicated over 25 years to trauma counseling, supporting children, youth, women, and communities affected by HIV/AIDS, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), poverty, and conflict. She is the co-creator of the Tree of Life (ToL) Methodology, used in over 60 countries, and has pioneered other groundbreaking therapeutic models such as COURRAGE, Narratives in the Suitcase, and O.U.T.R.R.A.G.E.D. for GBV prevention.
Her organization, Phola NPO, founded in 2016, continues to provide community-based, culturally responsive mental health, trauma counseling, and psychosocial services to marginalized populations, directly impacting over 15,000 people annually.
We thank the media, stakeholders, and supporters for their ongoing encouragement. Let’s continue to celebrate and uplift Ncazelo’s incredible work as she awaits the final results.
For more information, visit:
Women Changing The World Awards | www.phola.org
Phola NPO Registration Number: 2019/553773/08
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