The legacy of one little bird.

Brand Ambassador · Sanctuary Liaison

Anré Bouguenon

Actress. Bird mom. Hands-on volunteer.

Anré is a South African actress and performer with an ACTL Diploma in Musical Theatre, earned with distinction through Trinity College London. Her screen work includes Sterlopers, Meisies Wat Fluit and Binnelanders. She brings her love of storytelling and connecting with people to a cause that is deeply personal to her.

A devoted bird mom to three birds, Anré also volunteers at Brainy Birds twice a week, helping care for rescued parrots. That hands-on experience gives her an understanding of the patience, compassion and daily commitment sanctuary care requires, and makes her a natural link between Brainy Birds and Wings of Kindness.

As an ambassador, Anré will welcome supporters at foundation events, raise awareness of rescued birds’ needs and encourage responsible bird ownership. She also plans to take part in selected fundraising events as a runner for the cause, putting her energy into long-term sanctuary support.

Kindness in every visit, every event and every kilometre.

Brand Ambassador · Storytelling & Fundraising

Charlie Bouguenon

Actor. Bird dad. Endurance enthusiast.

Charlie is a South African actor and storyteller with more than two decades of experience across theatre, television and film. His work spans local stages and international productions, including Jersey Boys, Binnelanders, Bloodshot and Warrior. Connecting with audiences is at the heart of his craft.

Away from the stage and screen, Charlie is the proud bird dad of three companion birds. Their place in his everyday life gives him a personal appreciation of the joy and responsibility of caring for birds. Through public appearances, storytelling and awareness campaigns, he hopes to introduce Wings of Kindness to new audiences and inspire meaningful support.

A keen cyclist, runner and swimmer, Charlie also plans to put his love of endurance sport to work for birds in need. Drawing on his experience of long-distance and mountain-bike challenges, he aims to connect sporting communities, families, donors and volunteers with the foundation’s fundraising efforts.

Storytelling with purpose. Movement that makes a difference.

Brand Ambassador

Je-ani Swiegelaar

Actress. Writer. Ironman finisher. Bird mom.

Je-ani is a Namibian-born South African actress and writer who studied drama at the University of Pretoria. Her career spans theatre, television and film, including her long-running role as Naomi in Binnelanders, which she began in 2012, as well as Sak & Pak and My F*k, Marelize!.

Charity is at the heart of Je-ani’s work. She has supported the Theatre Benevolent Fund, church, school and community fundraising projects, and a celebrity charity edition of Wie Word ’n Miljoenêr. She has also slept in the street to raise donations for blankets for homeless people. She brings that same readiness to help to Wings of Kindness, turning attention into practical support for vulnerable birds and their carers.

An endurance athlete, Je-ani has completed Ironman 70.3 events in Nelson Mandela Bay and Durban. In April 2026, she finished the full Ironman African Championship in Gqeberha. Her Ironman journey also helped raise donations to keep an old age home open.

Je-ani supports Wings of Kindness away from the racecourse throughout 2026. After fulfilling her existing commitments, she plans to begin racing for the foundation in June 2027, representing Wings at selected endurance events, including an Ironman 70.3, to raise awareness and funds.

At home, Je-ani is a loving mom to two African Greys: one she raised from a baby and another she adopted. She knows the patience, trust and lifelong care birds need, making their wellbeing a cause close to her heart.

Her heart has wings.