#GirlsinBusiness
Unlocking inclusive economies with girls, and their allies
Our South African youth account for 59% of the unemployed population.
Bridging Gender Equality through Social Innovation
The ORIBI #GirlsinBusiness program empowers young girls in township high schools to grow into innovative, impactful leaders and changemakers. Through a social innovation initiative, it provides participants with essential skills in social entrepreneurship, personal development, and community awareness. The program nurtures confidence, resilience, and leadership, equipping young girls with the tools they need to drive change in their communities and beyond.
Selection Process
Girls in Business is a 3-PHASE innovation program designed to enable young girls to identify pressing challenges within their communities, develop innovative solutions, and transform these ideas into viable business opportunities.
Awareness talks with girls
Innovation Challenge
Community deep dives with local organisations
PHASE ONE
Innovation Bootcamp
Two days of activities with 100 girls exploring problems and ideating possible solutions.
PHASE TWO
Design Sprint
5 projects, 25 girls, selected for mentoring and coaching support to develop idea into a minimal viable solution.
PHASE THREE
Venture Building
Projects awarded a seed funding to
turn their solution into an operational
social venture.
