

Our Research Lab
Our research occurs in the streets and online. We work remotely, unless onsite for execution by clients space. Educational events are hosted in our nearest local library or onsite by various schools or institutions. XEDRI NPC is supported by Designerd Pty Ltd as a self-sustainable eco-system. We don't believe in taking funds from investors who do not align with our values, who will expect ownership of our direction, research and intellectual property. Everything from 2019 - 2025 we have done has been self-funded.
2025 - We're requesting sponsorship and support: Our XandX events are in support of the Non-profit organisation: Xedri NPC (246-490 NPO).
By attending any of our XandX Events, you’re not just investing in yourself—you’re uplifting others and making a meaningful impact.
Your Participation Helps:
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Fund educational creative and environmental programmes for Eezi Kidz Pre-School in Witpoortjie, who is run by Shereen who provides early education to children from the local community. Learn more how this project has evolved
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Support female entrepreneurs, single parents and artists through funding and mentorship opportunities (Irrespective of age - whether 5-50+ we don't put an age limit on internships or continuous learning).
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Enterprise Development: Establishing and supporting companies who care. With core focus being free of exploitation, ethically sourced, locally produced and handmade products and services Learn more about Mzansi Made
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Refer to examples of women and single guardians who are self starters and who have supported their families, their careers, their communities as well as causes they care about, including our causes at XEDRI: Faieza from Cooking Culture who's baking a difference one loaf at a time, or Carrol and Dulshaad from WAMI Authentic Leather Goods, Cavell Diedricks Project Ops Manager and Waterpreneur, Charlene Kelly and Lynn Jeffries Ah Shene from Coca Restaurant and Lounge, A-iesha (Musician | Content Creator), Taahira (360 Paparazzi), Sinawe, Shelby (Female Pro Cyclist and General Manager at Eagle Canyon Cycles), Sharmen (one of the first female sound engineers), Jabulile (Mother, Actress, Poet and Drama Teacher) , Deyana Fashion (Mother, Designer & Fashion Buyer), Kim (The strongest mother I know), Leigh (Chef and Sales Director), Mealyn (Driving On-Trade Transformation & Brand Advocacy in Emerging African Markets). My world travelling creative sisters who fear nothing and who can do anything they imagine: Nadine, Bonny, Jade, Sheri
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Championing creative empowerment, ensuring artists and designers receive fair compensation and recognition. While advancing community-driven projects that uplift marginalised groups, children, single guardian households, women. Let's accelerate gender parity. Learn more about our School of Thought or Artists Anonymous or Obsessive Creative Disorder and Canvas Couture and Cocktails
Ways you can contribute:
1. Ticket sales and attendance:
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In support and attendance of our community events, through ticket sales.
2. Silent Auction Opportunity: Feeling generous? Donate your artworks to our silent auction! (this is purely optional)
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80% of proceeds from the sale of your artwork go directly to you as the artist.
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20% of proceeds support future educational art experiences, empowering others through creativity and culture.
Current cause: project goal is to help us raise funds and find equipment, in support of Eezi-Kidz Pre-School:
Murals:
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Interior design (8 walls)
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Exterior design (9 walls)
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Total walls 17 walls
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The donations will cover the costs of materials, artists fees and travel expenses.
Kids educational classes:
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Computers for the kids coding classes
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New branded t-shirts for kids and staff
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Staff fees to hire and train 2 new teachers
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Various engineering toys (Lego and K'Nex Brand)
Learn more about our cause: Eezi-Kidz
Learn more about Eezi-Kidz:
Types of Donations:
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We are open to physical equipment or toys as donations
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Technical, specialist skills
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Time
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Financial support in our public benefit activities
You can donate via our ticket sales options or via EFT:
Account holder: XEDRI NPC
Bank: First National Bank (Cheque Account)
Branch code:250 655
Account number: 62827677503
PAYMENT LINK:
https://pay.yoco.com/xedri
Or QR CODE:

For Donations, please send proof of payment to:
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subject line: "Donation for [Name of cause]"
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(to help us keep track of all donations for the beneficiaries, please specify which cause you are supporting. eg. [name of cause] = [Eezi-Kidz Pre-school]
Our PBO application is in progress and almost finalised.
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Therefore donations to Xedri NPC (246-490 NPO) will be tax deductible in the hands of the donors in terms of and subject to the limitations prescribed in section 18A of the act.
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All donations are transparent, and we will be sharing project updates, which will clearly show how funds are being used for all current public benefit programme initiatives. We raise funds to cover the labour and materials costs of our staff, as well as in support of all our public benefit initiatives.
Volunteer
The Team
We are a group of introverts with diverse interests. From planet, people, process, principles, products -- everyone's problems becomes a passion project for us to resolve.

Chesway Slabbert
Head of R&D
Founder/Director of XEDRI NPC. Head of R&D for all community & passion project initiatives. Creative Director, Technical support. Student forever

Cole Johnson
Researcher
Student & aspiring artist. Cole has assisted with various projects from garden experiments, reptile experiments and murals.

David Mcunu
Graphic Designer/Photographer
Passionate about people, David has been with the team since 2020 -2023. He assisted in various projects from Branding, Graphic Design & Front end Development