Our Team
Meet the Team!
Lisa Carelse - Chairman
Lisa is Love Is All We Need’s chairperson and is a founding member of the charity. Lisa has a deep commitment to the charity, loves its people and projects and is inspired by the difference being made in Sweetwaters, South Africa. She knows the area and has a personal connection to the Hope Centre.
Marion Ancker - Trustee
Marion is a co-founder of Love Is All We Need. The idea of Love Is All We Need was born when Marion was doing volunteer work in Mdumbi, South Africa. She was teaching in an extremely poor community, heavily affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This became the inspiration and the drive for creating Love Is All We Need.
Carol James - Trustee
Carol has been involved with LIAWN since it's beginnings. She first visited The Hope Centre in 2006 and was overwhelmed by their work. Carol has been involved in fundraising, sponsorship and merchandising.
Bev Wills - Trustee
Bev joined Love Is All We Need in it’s beginning. Bev is passionate about the Hope Centre and the people of the Sweetwaters community. She grew up in nearby neighbourhood and is committed that these children are given a powerful start in life. Bev visits the Hope Centre and the Sweetwaters community every year.
Natalie Uhlarz - Marketing and Promotions
Natalie grew up in South Africa and therefore knows first hand the adversities so many are facing due to poverty and the impact of HIV/AIDS. When she found out about Love Is All We Need, and the work it does in communities close to her heart, she was inspired and jumped at the opportunity to be a part of it's dedicated team and the amazing work undertaken to support - in particular - the Sweetwater community.
Helle Sampson - Treasurer
