Photo Credits Monica Dart Photography
About Us
The success history of
BDLS Africa
Our team is led by Barbara Dianah Lawrence-Strydom
Barbara is an accomplished storyteller, social entrepreneur, and capacity builder with a passion for fostering sustainable development as an ESG expert, cultural preservation, and personal transformation in Africa. She is the CEO of BDLS AFRICA (PTY) Ltd, a holding company dedicated to storytelling, capacity building, and fostering growth for individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and organizations across the continent.
Facilitator and Mentor:
Barbara is registered with multiple South African SETAs and specializes in adult learning, corporate governance, and integrated waste management. Her expertise has taken her across Africa, from Ghana to South Sudan, where she has facilitated training in diverse sectors such as customer service, human resources, strategic thinking, African leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship.
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Photo Credits Monica Dart Photography
Achievements of
Barbara Dianah Lawrence-Strydom
Career Accomplishments and Banking Expertise:
Barbara served as a Bank Manager for 18 years, providing mentorship and coaching within the financial sector. She holds a BCOM degree in Business Management.
Awards and Recognition:
Barbara is a justice advocate in the banking sector, and her reach extends across the continent to the first "Ombudsman" help desks at the Central Banks of Tanzania and Uganda. She has received multiple sales and service awards in banking with unique moments represented the KwaZulu Natal province in the Women's Parliament as a bank manager, participating in the initial dialogues of the human trafficking bill.
As a guest speaker at the IPMM Malawi and Chair of the Panel at the Wildscreen Film Festival in Kenya, Barbara's influence extends beyond banking. She has also been a winner and nominee of multiple awards, including being named Best Social Entrepreneur Africa by CWENA in 2018 and a nominee for the GLEBM's Excellence in Leadership Award in 2022.
Barbara is known for her leadership in Landfill Management Operations and her passion for integrated waste management solutions across the continent.
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