Female social entrepreneurs lead by example
Last year, SDC (a specialist skills development organisation) partnered with Fix Moeti, social entrepreneur, and DJ Fix from 5FM, for The Fix SDC Learnership Programme.
The programme has been designed to identify female leaders who want to improve their business skills and be part of the Fix Scholarship Women’s Mentorship that includes life and business coaching by Fix Moeti and SDC.
The ladies who were selected to participate in the programme are all empowered young women who wanted to further their studies, create change and make a difference in their communities.
Each applicant has their own, unique vision for their future within their communities.
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We caught up with the applicants and this is what they had to say:
Darnell Reed Dhavaran, who can be described as a young, confident social entrepreneur, is completing an NQF Level 4 project management course, which she believes will help her gain a competitive advantage in the business world.
“This programme and the positive learning environment at SDC has allowed me to reach both my personal and professional goals. I hope to use such knowledge one day use to mentor future aspiring female entrepreneurs.”
Dhavaran encourages young women to challenge their fears and let resilience be the basis of achieving excellence.
Busi Tshegofatso Mdluli, who is busy completing her NQF Level 3 business administration course, believes that she would not be where she is today had she not been selected for this programme.
This is not just because of the skills she has acquired, but also because of the people she has encountered along the way.
Mdluli urges all aspiring social entrepreneurs to never be ashamed of telling their story because someday it will inspire others.
Another applicant who made it through the selection process is Nonkululeko Khumalo. She is currently finishing off her NQF Level 4 project management course.
Once she has completed the course, Khumalo plans to start a training school in technology.
“I loved getting to work with a group of supportive, like-minded female entrepreneurs, who have opened my eyes to the importance of networking.”
She believes that if we want to see women grow and excel in the workplace, we need to help each other by sharing knowledge and supporting one another.
Andile Alexius Mnguni, who is already doing some work in her community for ROAR SA, is completing her NQF Level 4 project management course.
Mnguni describes her journey as an eye-opener to the inequities that still exist within South Africa for young, female entrepreneurs.
Through this learnership and her work with ROAR SA, Mnguni is more determined than ever to forge ahead with her entrepreneurial dreams that she hopes will also enrich and inspire other young women to become unstoppable.
Fix Moeti, chief executive and founder of the Fix Scholarship said, “I am a true believer in encouraging female entrepreneurship and leadership that leads to positive social impact through education.
“Working with the 2020 Fix SDC Learnership alumni ladies has been so inspiring for me and others that have been part of this journey. I have faith that these young ladies have what it takes to make a change within their communities.
“The Fix Scholarship is an NPO that offers female social entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring their solutions that address urgent social development challenges in their communities, to life.”
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