ABOUT SABSW

Florence K. Mudzongo, LLB (HONS), BA, MSW, RSW (SK)
Founder and President

Florence Mudzongo is an immigrant from Zimbabwe and has a Bachelor of Law Honors, BA Major in Human Relations (awarded with distinction) from Concordia University, and an MSW degree from McGill University.  She has 10 years of community engagement and clinical counseling experience. During her studies at Concordia University, Florence received the Art and Science Scholar award in 2009 and was on the dean’s list in 2008 and 2009. She received the Hazeldine Smith Bishop Fellowship and Weiner Graduate award during her studies at McGill University. She is the co-founder of Girl-Child Network together with Dr. Betty Makoni who was her English tutor when the organization started in 1999. She started a support group for Single mothers in Montreal with the goal of empowering & supporting women to live to the fullest of their potential. In Saskatoon, Florence was a member of the Saskatoon Immigration partnership council (2019). She was a member of the Saskatoon Police Advisory Committee on Diversity (2020-2022). She is also a co-founding member of the University of Saskatchewan Black Staff and Faculty Caucus. Florence is a daughter, an aunt, a sister, a wife and mom to three amazing human beings and they inspire her passion and dedication to advocate for equity and inclusion for people of African descent.

Dr. Marvin Ankrah
Vice president

Marvin Ankrah is an ardent researcher, community activist, and advocate of social change. He has worked as a community worker for over seven years and has experience working with adults and families who have experienced trauma, varied mental health diagnoses, and legal and socio-economic concerns. He has served in various capacities with several community organizations including the vice president of the Ghanaian- Canadian Association of Saskatoon (GCAS, 2013-2015), a member of the board of directors of the Saskatoon Open Door Society (2019-2020); a member of the Saskatchewan Lotteries Adjudication Committee and the Social & Civic Engagement Group of the Immigration Partnership of Saskatoon ( 2019).  Marvin completed his BA degree in Political Science and History from the University of Ghana in 1999. He obtained his MA in Political Science and Sociology under the auspices of the Global Studies Program (GSP) which involved the Universities of Freiburg (Germany), Kwazulu Natal (South Africa), and Jawaharlal Nehru (India) in 2004.  He further holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Freiburg (2013).  He served as a sessional lecturer at the Department of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan (2015).  Marvin is a current Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada.    

Sharon Kambale
Treasurer/fundraising team lead 

Sharon Kambale is a Clinical Social Worker that has several years of experience within the field of culture and community development. Acting as our program guardian, Sharon offers counselling (stress management, parental attachment, family structure, positive leadership), mental health workshops, cultural activities, parental support and resources, community engagement and culturally focused education and awareness through our program.

She leads an anti-oppressive platform that offers service within a holistic framework. Sharon acknowledges that the strengthening of our Afro-community is needed here in Saskatchewan while embracing the skills, knowledge, and support of other diverse individuals and groups.

“As the mother to three beautiful girls, my passion is in supporting women and children. I have always held the desire to make change within the lives of those around me, however, it was not until the birth of my first born, Flavia (Via for short) that I really found my purpose. Eventually came the birth of yet another girl- Françia and later Fannitia. It was at that time that the idea for #queenbmentorship was born. Queen B has now evolved into Afro-Mentorship Initiative (now including our Kings). This is the opportunity to create change within our Afro community here in Saskatchewan. As we continue to grow and become it is inevitable that those that connect within our journey will do the same.”

Communication officer
Welley Balogun
Coming Soon 

Caluza Ndhlovu
Lead, Membership &Mentorship Program

Caluza K. Ndhlovu was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in English Communication from Solusi University. He has worked as an educator in Zimbabwe where he had the opportunity to mentor young people. When he immigrated to Canada he attained a BA in Human Relations from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Social work degree from Dalhousie University.

Caluza has worked with young people in different capacities for over 15 years. He was a mentor to many young people in his role as an educator, as a soccer coach, and as a local church youth leader. He has worked for Canadian Mental Health Association and is currently employed by the Government of Saskatchewan.  Caluza is dedicated husband and a proud dad of three wonderful children.