About TruCam Ultimate Support
A youth-founded and led non-profit organisation transforming education and empowering communities in Limpopo since 2018.
Bridging socio-economic gaps through education
Trucam Ultimate Support (TruCam) is a non-profit organisation established in 2018 and formally registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission on 31 October 2019, and with the Department of Social Development on 15 April 2021.
TruCam implements educational projects to uplift the livelihoods of young people and bridge socio-economic gaps through sustainable development initiatives.
Our mandate is anchored on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education, promoting access to equitable, quality education and skills development opportunities across the Limpopo Province. The organisation is made up of passionate young people from diverse backgrounds, including students, graduates and community stakeholders, united by a shared purpose of transforming education and empowering communities.
Education
Our journey
- 2018
TruCam is founded by young people in Sekgosese, Limpopo. - 2019
Registered with CIPC (31 October) and the first Miss Sekgosese pageant is crowned. - 2020
Nutriture food parcels support families through COVID-19. - 2021
Registered as an NPO with the Department of Social Development (15 April). - 2023
Sekgosese East Career Exhibition and the launch of Face of Mopani. - 2024–25
Founder recognised as an M&G Top 200 Young South African and Sunday World Unsung Hero.
Our vision
To create a society with access to quality learning, guidance and opportunities to shape meaningful futures.
Our mission
To champion equitable, quality education and skills development to create a sustainable pathway for growth, empowerment and community transformation in underdeveloped communities.
Learn. Lead. Connect.
TruCam delivers its mission through three key programme pillars.
Learn
Building a strong foundation of knowledge and academic excellence for every learner in our communities.
- Academic support programmes and tutoring
- Matric study camps and revision sessions
- Access to learning materials and study resources
- Digital literacy and e-learning skills training
Lead
Nurturing confident young leaders, innovators and change-makers who can shape their own futures.
- Career guidance and professional exposure workshops
- Peer mentorship and youth leadership development
- Public speaking and confidence-building sessions
- Entrepreneurship and soft-skills training
Connect
Linking learners, families, schools and partners into a network of support, dignity and opportunity.
- Awareness campaigns on education, gender equality and inclusion
- Community outreach and engagement initiatives
- Partnerships with schools, NGOs and local youth hubs
- Advocacy for equitable education and lifelong learning
Over 10 000 learners reached across Limpopo
- Menstrual Hygiene Campaigns
Breaking stigma and improving school attendance for girls through Her Essence. - Youth Empowerment Platforms
Pageants and leadership initiatives that build confidence, resilience and purpose.
Our organisational values
God-Centred
We believe our mandate is God-given, and we place Him at the centre of all our activities.
Innovation
We continuously enhance creativity to deliver high-quality programmes and services.
Teamwork
We believe in the power of collaboration within our organisation and with external partners to achieve greater impact.
Transparency
We conduct our operations openly and ethically, while upholding confidentiality where necessary.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in all our duties, programmes and engagements.
Accountability
As an organisation dedicated to improving lives, we are accountable to all our stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Accountable leadership
The Board of TruCam consists of three (3) Office Bearers, with the Chairperson as head of the Board. The Board sets the strategic tone of the organisation, manages its structure and oversees its formal administration. The Board retains responsibility and remains accountable to the founders.
The Board is also responsible for setting out a year plan and ensuring that all year plans are carried out. The Secretary General maintains all Board records and ensures their accuracy and safety.
Meet our team