FGWellness Life Foundation
Empowering Tomorrow,
One Mind at a Time.
FGWellness Life Foundation is a community-based organisation dedicated to promoting youth mental health and raising awareness among parents and teachers — the key influencers in a child's life.
Through school programs, community outreach, and organisational partnerships, we equip young people and the adults who guide them with tools for mental, emotional, and Christian wellness.
"Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much." — Helen Keller
Our beginnings
Our Story
The FGWellness Life Foundation began with a personal journey of pain transformed into purpose. Our founder, Felicia Goosen, struggled with mental illness during her adolescence — navigating stigma and deep emotional pain. After surviving multiple suicide attempts, Felicia's healing journey began, fuelled by awareness, faith, and a passion to help others prevent mental illness, suicide and loneliness.
In 2016, at the age of 20, Felicia launched a grassroots initiative called Jewels & Gems in partnership with the Chayil Foundation, supporting young women aged 12–25 in the south of Johannesburg with identity-building workshops, mentorship and life skills.
By 2017 the program expanded to Cradock in the Eastern Cape and welcomed young boys. Over the years it reached more communities and responded to the COVID-19 crisis in 2021 by moving online — offering mental health education, school-based workshops and counselling for youth navigating unprecedented challenges.
In 2023 the organisation was rebranded as the FGWellness Life Foundation — a nonprofit with a renewed vision to raise mental health awareness, break stigma, and provide holistic wellness support to youth, parents, and teachers across South Africa and Africa. The foundation deepened its mission to break generational trauma and bridge communication gaps between generations through intentional intergenerational dialogues.
In May 2025, we launched the You Are Not Alone Campaign — led by Felicia on a powerful tour across South Africa and Africa, bringing awareness, education, and Christian wellness to communities. Follow this journey on our social platforms.
We are committed to empowering tomorrow — one heart, one mind, and one life at a time.
What we're doing
Active Initiatives
Explore the initiatives we're actively working on to support mental wellness in schools, child care centres, and communities across South Africa and Africa.
You Are Not Alone Campaign
Raising mental health awareness and breaking stigma through school visits, workshops, and community outreach — reminding youth and families that help is available and no one has to struggle alone.
Pathways to Purpose
A character-building and identity program for teens in child & youth care centres, foster care and transitional homes — helping them overcome rejection, discover purpose and self-worth.
Christian Wellness Training
Spiritually integrated wellness training grounded in Biblical principles for leaders, people in ministry, churches and organisations.
School Personal Development
Empowering learners with tools for emotional regulation, confidence, communication and goal setting — while equipping youth mental health ambassadors to raise awareness in their communities.
"Youth mental health is extremely important, as it affects the well-being and future success of young people. At the heart of our mission is the goal of breaking intergenerational trauma." — Felicia Goosen
Join us
Get Involved
Donate Your Time & Skills
Your time and expertise can make a lasting impact. Here's how you can get involved:
- Volunteer Your Expertise — mental health professional, educator, coach or creative? Offer your skills to support our programs, workshops or campaigns.
- Become a Community Ambassador — help raise awareness in your area and represent FGWellness Life Foundation at local events.
- Collaborate on Campaigns — co-host events, lead support groups, or run awareness drives in your school, church or community.
- Start a Support Group — be trained to lead a small support group for youth, parents or teachers in your area.
Give a Monetary Blessing
Your generosity helps us bring healing and hope to schools, families, and communities. Whether it's a once-off gift or a monthly contribution, your support funds mental health workshops, youth programs, and wellness resources where they're needed most.
Partner with us financially to empower tomorrow — one mind at a time.
Sponsorships
Partner with us through sponsorship and become a vital part of the impact. Your business, organisation or family can directly support specific needs — from our active initiatives and campaigns to programs and outreach events across South Africa and Africa.
Make a difference
Every Contribution Counts
Your contribution helps us reach more youth, support more families, and bring holistic mental wellness to communities in need. Every donation — big or small, once-off or monthly — is a seed sown into healing, hope, and a brighter future.
Thank you for empowering tomorrow, one mind at a time.
🏦 Banking Details — Nedbank Current Account
The people behind the mission
Meet Our Team
At the heart of FGWellness Life Foundation is a passionate team committed to bringing healing, hope, and wholeness to communities across Africa. Each member brings unique experience and a shared belief in the power of mental wellness and community care.
Felicia Goosen
Founder & Executive Director
Tatum Holmes
Director of Equity & Inclusion
Susanna Herselman
Development Director
Kylie Makumbe
Director of Communications & Outreach
Courtneigh Govender
Deputy Director
Keila Jamal
Director of Impact & Evaluation
Shingi Sichulu
Director of Finance & Administration
Lorren Ndlovu
Program Director
