Rejoyce Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter

Fundile Nkala is a 26-year-old teacher, counsellor and mental health advocate who is driven by her inner mandate to always do great things for people and communities, even when no one was watching.

She is a respected teacher at Sigola Primary School on the outskirts of Bulawayo in Matebeleland South Province.

In her work as a teacher, Fundile noticed various challenges that some school children faced in their everyday dealings. She was particularly concerned about the issue of children walking barefooted to school, which made them vulnerable to bullying and societal ills.

Originally published in The Chronicle