Springbok legend, the Beast launches programme for young learners in uMhlanga
The Beast Foundation's Lead Like a Girl programme, in collaboration with Elyseum, aims to empower underprivileged young women by teaching leadership skills and generating opportunities for success among younger women in marginalised communities.
“EDUCATION is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world” is probably one of the most famous quotes in the world – said by Nelson Mandela.
This is the objective of The Beast Foundation’s Lead Like a Girl programme which was launched at The Pencil Club in uMhlanga last Tuesday.
The programme, in collaboration with the Elyseum Family Office (Elyseum), is aimed at empowering young women from underprivileged contexts in South Africa and Zimbabwe, providing them with opportunities to realise their full potential.
Both organisations are geared towards creating a brighter future by fostering leadership skills and generating opportunities for success among younger women in marginalised communities.
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Structured around five core pillars, Lead Like a Girl encompasses crucial aspects, such as schooling support, annual leadership camps, inter-African country visits, ongoing mentorship and a dedicated alumni community.
“Lead Like a Girl represents a collective effort to uplift young women and foster positive change in under-served communities across Africa. Through mentorship, scholarships, the influence of inspiring female patrons and the establishment of a robust alumni network, our goal with Lead Like a Girl is clear: to provide unwavering support, comprehensive training and quality education to young girls. We aim to nurture them into formidable future leaders, in turn, empowering them to guide the next generation of young girls as they forge their own unique paths,” said the chairman of The Beast Foundation, Tendai Mtawarira.
The first cohort of 15 learners was carefully selected based on academic, sporting and cultural achievements as well as financial needs. The girls are from KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Harare and Bulawayo in Zimbabwe and have been placed in schools.
Representatives from schools in the province were present at the launch, namely Jeppe Girls’ High, Wembley College, St Anne’s College and Epworth School.
“It’s time for the black girl child to take her place in the world,” said Mtawarira.
Individuals and organisations interested in supporting the Lead Like a Girl initiative can contact The Beast Foundation team at www.thebeastfoundation.org or info@thebeastfoundation.org.
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