Refusing to let their circumstances define them any further, a group of women from underserved communities have committed themselves to learning the life-changing skill of sewing to start their own…
In the heart of Soweto, an inspiring crocheting workshop is giving local mothers the opportunity to shape new futures, one stitch at a time. Soweto, South Africa (12 April…
This week, hundreds of people in Johannesburg will gather to break wooden boards, but the real goal is far greater: empowering thousands of women with knowledge that could save their…
What does it take to rise from a rural childhood to the global spotlight? For Cynthia Dumakude, the answer has always been purpose. And now, the world finally knows her…
A self-taught Durban makeup artist channelled the unsettling reality of gender-based violence into breathtaking body art, sparking vital conversation and inspiring a nation to confront the crisis. Durban, South Africa…
From those advocating for mental health awareness to those passionate about using technology to effect real change, every Miss Soweto 2025 hopeful brings something amazing to the table and is…
Between hospital corridors and rugby fields, Nomsa Mokwai has built a life of compassion and courage… one uniform for healing, another for national pride. Western Cape, South Africa (20…
When you have people who believe in you, they see positive things about yourself and potential that you didn’t recognise before. This is at the core of a newly launched…
After surviving years of abuse and hardship, Thandi’s journey from the streets to sobriety has culminated in a new life filled with purpose, reconciliation, and the dream of helping other…
Recognising that girls face significant internal and external obstacles in accessing health, education, and livelihoods, Girl Effect works to connect them with vital information and resources while challenging societal norms….
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"The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." - William James
