Madi van Tonder

I am Madi, founder of Meraki Madi. As a South African living in the Netherlands, I can speak English, Afrikaans, and Dutch. After school, I studied Human Life Sciences and worked as a Biology and Mathematics teacher for high school learners.

Meraki Madi originated out of my need to reconnect with the world, the people around me, and myself. I had a desire to delve into what it really means to be happy. Truly happy: with ourselves, our health, and our circumstances. I wanted to reconnect with people and my surroundings and find a way to fulfill my deep desire for helping others, while also fostering both my creative side and interest in human biology and health. So, my journey as a doula and photographer started.

As a doula, birth, maternity and newborn photographer I aim to provide a range of support to families during this exciting and life-changing period of their life.

Our bodies are so amazing, and as women, we already have all the strength we need within us. I am here to bring light to those strengths and give a helping hand where it is needed. I am your supporting character in this amazing adventure you are about to embark on.