Shontelle Rabothata is a faith-driven leader and founder of I’m Frésko, a Limpopo-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and empowering rural youth through mentorship, spiritual development, and essential support services. Since its founding in 2020, I’m Frésko has become a trusted hub of hope for under-resourced communities in and around Modjadjiskloof.
The organization’s core initiative supplies monthly toiletry care packs to students from impoverished backgrounds—addressing hygiene-related absenteeism and promoting personal dignity. But Shontelle’s impact doesn’t stop there. Her foundation also hosts annual youth seminars for ages 18 to 35, tackling a holistic range of topics such as:
• Faith & Spiritual Growth
• Entrepreneurship
• Health & Hygiene
• Leadership
• Mental Health
• Responsible Tech & Social Media Use
Through these gatherings, young people not only receive knowledge—but also leave empowered to lead with confidence, compassion, and faith.
Beyond education, Shontelle ensures tangible acts of kindness reach those who need it most. Her team collects and distributes pre-loved clothing, and every two months, organizes community outreaches providing warm soup and bread to the food-insecure—feeding both bodies and spirits.
What sets Shontelle apart is her unwavering belief that love in action is the foundation of transformation. With humility and consistency, she has created a space where young people grow, families feel supported, and forgotten corners of Limpopo are re-lit with purpose and dignity.
