Sinobom Sogiba

Compassionate humanitarian and Bachelor of Divinity graduate with hands-on experience supporting vulnerable and marginalised individuals across educational, healthcare, and community settings. Committed to human dignity, inclusion, and social justice, with a track record of building trust with people facing hardship, from learners with special needs to the elderly and students in crisis. Skilled in community outreach, psychosocial support, and reflective reporting, with the professionalism, empathy, and resilience needed to serve people in difficult circumstances while consistently meeting deadlines.

Inclusion & Outreach Practitioner at Martie du Plessis Special School, University of the Free State, Faculty of Theology (2022-02 – 2023-05)

• Worked alongside social workers on the ground to support learners with special needs, gaining direct experience in cross-sector humanitarian collaboration.
• Designed and facilitated inclusive activities that helped a vulnerable group feel valued, respected, and better connected to the world around them.
• Practised empathy-led communication and adaptive engagement to reach individuals with diverse needs and communication styles.
• Documented learner progress and personal reflections in written reports, strengthening accountability and evidence-based humanitarian practice.

Memory Quilt Project Facilitator at Siesta Hospice, University of the Free State, Faculty of Theology (2023-05 – 2024-05)

• Partnered with elderly residents in a hospice setting to co-create a Memory Quilt, preserving dignity and legacy for people nearing end of life.
• Delivered compassionate companionship and emotional support to residents, a core humanitarian skill in end-of-life and palliative care contexts.
• Built capacity in active listening, grief-sensitive communication, and community-based care for an at-risk elderly population.
• Produced reflective session reports capturing insights and lessons learned, supporting continuous improvement in care delivery.

Peer Support Facilitator at University of the Free State (2024-05 – 2025-10)

ENGO Student Programme

• Facilitated one-on-one psychosocial support sessions for students facing personal, financial, and academic hardship.
• Created safe, non-judgemental spaces that helped students in distress feel included, heard, and supported.
• Contributed to improved student wellbeing through consistent, empathetic, and confidential engagement.
• Authored reflective reports analysing individual needs and evaluating the impact of support provided, informing future welfare initiatives.

Outreach Volunteer at Towers of Hope Soup Kitchen (2021-03 – 2021-10)

• Went out into the community alongside a volunteer team to distribute food directly to homeless individuals, meeting an urgent humanitarian need.
• Engaged homeless community members with respect and compassion, treating each person with dignity regardless of their circumstances.
• Helped coordinate the preparation and distribution of meals, ensuring reliable, consistent support for those experiencing food insecurity.

Bachelor of Divinity – University of the Free State (2022-02 – 2025-10)

Higher Certificate in Theology – University of the Free State (2021-02 – 2021-10)

National Senior Certificate – Kaalfontein Secondary School (2017-01 – 2017-11)