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Sphere on Spiral Stairs

Our People

Commitment   Compassion

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Welcome to Global Community Development Initiatives, an organisation that I founded in 2001, in Australia with outreach to Africa and other countries.  My name is Naseema Mustapha, and I'm South African born and lived in Australia on an off since 1977. With a Bachelor of Business and a Master of International Tourism, and currently a PhD researcher in sustainable tourism, I'm dedicated to developing strong and sustainable communities around the world.  As a mental health advocate, social justice activist, and First Nations activist, I am committed to building bridges between communities and networking for a better world. I am passionate about making a real difference and am honored and grateful to have been recognized for my work with multiple awards. Whether you are an individual, organization, or community, let us join hands to create a lasting, positive impact.

Naseema Mustapha 

Founder & Director 

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                         AWARDS  & RECOGNITION​

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  • Australian of the Year 2023 Nomination

    Issued by National Australia Day Council

  • ​Queensland Mental Health Achievement Awards - CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE from Open Minds & Queensland Government 

  • Community Service Award from the  Islamic Council of Queensland

  • ZONTA International Women In Business Scholarship ZONTA International Women In Business Scholarship received on International Women's Day. 
    Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.

  • Griffith University Global Community Service Award

  • Women Acknowledging Women Award from the Victorian Multicultural Association

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  • Commonwealth Games 2018 Community Ambassador South Africa from GOLDOC 2018 Commonwealth Games

  • Outstanding Volunteer Award Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Department of Multicultural Affairs Queensland Government issued by Minister Grace Grace MP Multicultural Affairs

  • Women Acknowledging Women Award from Baasila Women Empowerment.  The Baasila Awards is an incredible platform pioneered to celebrate the substantial contributions of Australian Muslim women, where all nominations are made by women for women.The Baasila Awards is an incredible platform pioneered to celebrate the substantial contributions of Australian Muslim women, where all nominations are made by women for women.

  • Griffith University Vice Chancellors Award - Excellence in Professional and Support Staff Service from Griffith University ·

  • Griffith Postgraduate Student Scholarship Griffith Postgraduate Student Scholarship from riffith University

  • Griffith University Vice Chancellors Award - A Remarkable Contribution

  • ​​Griffith University Vice Chancellors Award - Excellence in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Nomination

  • Griffith University Academic Excellence Award

  • Griffith University Global Community Service Award

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