Cheslin Kolbe Foundation

12 Month + project | in-person work | South Africa

The Cheslin Kolbe Foundation required strategic support in developing and overseeing its communications and creative direction. We stepped into this role to establish systems that streamlined content, strengthened messaging, and ensured consistency across digital platforms. This included managing social media, guiding creative output, and supporting the Foundation’s overall communication strategy to effectively share its vision and impact.

Objective
Support the Cheslin Kolbe Foundation in building a strong and sustainable communications and creative structure that would clearly communicate its mission, expand its reach, and strengthen engagement with partners, donors, and the community. The focus was on developing systems, storytelling, and visual consistency to share the Foundation’s impact in an authentic and meaningful way.

Solution
• Led the overall creative and communications direction of the Foundation
• Developed clear messaging and brand alignment across all digital platforms
• Produced and edited video content to highlight community initiatives and outreach
• Created visual assets and graphic design elements for campaigns and events
• Built and managed social media platforms to grow awareness and engagement
• Developed storytelling strategies to showcase real-life impact and transformation
• Supported campaign planning, content calendars, and promotional rollouts
• Helped strengthen the Foundation’s digital presence to connect with both local and global audiences

  • Photography

    Creating and capturing photos that could be used for social media, print and other platforms.

  • Graphic Design

    Banner design example

  • SOCIAL MEDIA COntent Creation

    Designs for social media

  • Social media management

    SOcial media management & copywriting

Foundation Introduction Video - Creative direction, videography and post-production

Project 911 - Creative direction, videography and post-production

Social Media Presence