About the Foundation
A foundation built to outlive us.
EF Legacy of Purpose Foundation is the parent organization connecting every initiative, project and creative work under one unified vision — that every life carries purpose worth fighting for.
Our Story
From conviction to movement
EF Legacy of Purpose began as a quiet conviction: that dignity is not optional, and that stories — when honored — restore what circumstance has stolen. From a single act of service, the work grew into a network of programs, creative platforms and community spaces.
Today the Foundation is a global ecosystem — part movement, part media platform, part community — that exists so no one walks alone through the work of becoming.
Why We Exist
A global home where people heal, discover their purpose and become who they were created to be.
“The EF Legacy of Purpose Foundation was inspired by the life and legacy of Sr. Elizabeth Funie Shabalala. Her life of service, compassion, forgiveness and unwavering belief in people became the foundation upon which this movement was built. Her legacy continues through every life restored, every family strengthened and every person reminded that they matter.”
Our Vision
To create a global home where every person is welcomed, valued and given the opportunity to discover who they are, who they can become and how they can contribute to the world around them.
Our Mission
Serve all. Help all. Believe in all.
EF Legacy of Purpose exists to serve all, help all and believe in all. We are committed to restoring dignity, building healthy mindsets, empowering communities and creating opportunities for people to heal, grow and thrive.
We believe every person deserves a second chance. We believe every life carries value. We believe transformation begins when people are given support, guidance, compassion and the tools they need to succeed.
Through education, mentorship, wellness initiatives, humanitarian projects, leadership development, community support and faith-inspired service, we seek to build a world where no one is forgotten, no one is discarded and everyone has the opportunity to live with purpose.
Our Purpose
More than a foundation — a global movement.
EF Legacy of Purpose is more than a foundation. It is a global movement dedicated to helping people discover their identity, rebuild their lives, strengthen their mindset and unlock their God-given potential.
We exist because too many people have been told what they cannot become instead of being shown what they can become.
Our goal is to create a place where people can find hope, practical support, guidance, opportunity, healing and purpose.
Core Values
The convictions that shape every action
Every person matters
No one is forgotten, no one is discarded.
Every person deserves dignity
Honor is the baseline, never the reward.
Everyone deserves a second chance
Grace makes restoration possible.
Healing is possible
Brokenness is never the final word.
Growth is possible
Every life can be rebuilt and renewed.
Mindset shapes destiny
Transformation begins in the mind.
Service is love in action
Love is proven, not announced.
Faith must produce action
Belief without works is incomplete.
Stronger together
Communities rise when people help one another.
Purpose is discovered
Not assigned — uncovered and lived.
Foundation Statement
“A global home where people heal, discover their purpose, receive a second chance and become who they were created to be.”
Leadership & Governance
Stewarded with care
The Foundation is governed by a board committed to transparency, accountability and missional integrity. Leadership profiles, governance policies and annual reports are published as the organization grows.