Workshops, exhibitions, career expos and community programmes that turn potential into direction.
Stories from the journey
Every programme, newest first.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Latest event
Garden Day & Self-Care Sunday
Hoops, Headspace & Harvest!
Garden Day & Self-Care Sunday brought together movement, mental wellbeing and hands-on gardening, making space to pause, recharge and connect with one another.
Centred on a safe, welcoming space for everyone’s story, the day encouraged slowing down, breathing and enjoying the moment, with plenty of room for laughter and fun. Its message was simple: leave behind the pressure to be perfect, have every answer or always appear strong. Self-care means giving yourself permission to be present, just as you are.
Friday, 25 September 2026
Comic Con Africa 2026
Creative careers, storytelling, gaming and technology.
We took our young explorers to Comic Con Africa. They attended a hands-on “From Idea to Storyboard” workshop, learned how to turn a webtoon into a TV series with Cabblow Studios, and joined the “Kids Make A Comic” session to build their own imaginative worlds. They explored the Artist Alley and the gaming and tech zones, including Telkom VS Gaming and Toyota Gaming Engine, and tried their hand at free-to-play games like EA FC and Tekken.
They asked questions, learned about career paths, and saw first-hand what it takes to build a career in the creative industries. For many young people, the barrier isn’t talent, it’s access. They don’t get to meet professionals who look like them, or see the careers they dream about in real life.
A huge thank you to Comic Con Africa for having us, and to everyone who made this day unforgettable. This is just the beginning. We are building futures, one dream at a time.
22 August 2026
Soweto
Afro Geek Fest 2026
Turning “maybe” into “I can.”
On 22 August 2026, we took our cohort to Afro Geek Fest in Soweto for our Tech Exploration Day. Our explorers met animators, game developers, illustrators, and tech innovators. Many of our explorers had never met anyone who actually worked in these fields. They had never stepped into a space where their passions were not just hobbies, but viable career paths. That is exactly what Afro Geek Fest offered.
These professionals looked like them and many shared their background. That moment of recognition turns “maybe” into “I can.”
None of this would be possible without our partners Ilizwe Logistics, Wild Spear Spur, Panarottis Maponya, Gravity Print, and our incredible volunteers. Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we are building futures. One dream at a time.
Saturday, 1 August 2026
Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Career Expo Gauteng 2026
Opening doors to new career possibilities.
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Our cohort attended this landmark event to connect with employers, training providers, and career pathways. Learners explored opportunities they had never considered and took confident steps toward their futures. From conversations with industry professionals to gathering information on learnerships and bursaries, the day was filled with possibility.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Art Workshop at Johannesburg Art Gallery
Creativity, culture and careers in the visual arts.
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We took a group of our young explorers to the Gerard Sekoto Art Class and Holiday Programme at the Johannesburg Art Gallery. Learners explored art history in the morning and then participated in hands-on artistic practice in the afternoon. It was a day of creativity, cultural learning, and self-expression. It opened their eyes to the possibilities of visual arts as a career.
April 2026
Corporate Facilitation
Scaling impact through corporate partnership and facilitator training.
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In April 2026, we partnered with a corporate organisation to train their volunteers in process facilitation for a youth focused bursary day event. We equipped participants with facilitation principles and guided them through our workshop approach.
The partnership was a success. It enabled the organisation to run a meaningful event for youth and demonstrated that our workshop model is both transferable and scalable. It also opened the door for future collaborations with corporate partners who share our vision for youth development.
April 2026
Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec
Phoenix Exploration Day 2026
Career exposure beyond the classroom.
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We took 50 young explorers to the Rand Easter Show for a guided career exposure experience in April 2026. Learners interviewed professionals, tried tech demos, and used their “My Future, My Way” workbooks to document discoveries.
It was a day of firsts for many. It was the first time meeting an engineer, first time trying virtual reality, first time imagining themselves in a career they had never heard of before.
March 2026
Malvern High School
Malvern High Workshop
From uncertainty to belief. 35 learners map their futures.
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In March 2026, we hosted our first major workshop for students only in partnership with Malvern High School, bringing together 35 learners.
The workshop guided participants through a full “Shared Visions” experience. Learners created vision boards and walked away with a new sense of confidence, with many expressing career curiosity they had never allowed themselves to explore.
It was a powerful reminder that when young people are given the space to dream, they rise to meet it.
January 2026
Soft Launch Workshop
The first step in turning a grandmother’s legacy into a movement.
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In January 2026, we held an intimate soft launch gathering with family and close friends to pilot our workshop format before scaling up.
This small but meaningful event brought together those who would become the foundation’s core volunteer team. It was a moment of connection, reflection, and purpose. It was the first step in turning a legacy into a living movement.
The feedback and insights gathered from this gathering helped shape the programmes we now run today.
