Henk Swanepoel

Henk Swanepoel is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iZinga Assist, a UK-registered charity with a non-profit affiliate in South Africa that is transforming the philanthropic landscape through technology-driven transparency and donor trust.

iZinga Assist operates a rigorous 20-step verification and five-star rating system for non-profit organisations, assessing their compliance, financial standing, governance quality, and impact metrics. Their Donor Journey platform introduces end-to-end transparency, with funds transferred through secure Shoprite Money Market Accounts and every transaction tracked in real time — automatically delivering updates to donors on exactly how their contributions are being used.

This model addresses one of the most persistent barriers to philanthropic growth in Africa: donor distrust. By building a verifiable, transparent bridge between donors and NPOs, Henk and the iZinga team are unlocking new flows of capital for the civil society sector and creating accountability infrastructure that benefits the entire ecosystem.

At the NGO Summit 2026, Henk brings a pioneering perspective on philanthropic technology, donor confidence, and accountability — offering NGOs and funders a compelling vision for how transparency and digital trust can dramatically scale charitable giving across Africa.