Mission
OkuhleKwemvelo is dedicated to empowering individuals through innovative programs tailored to break cycles of disadvantage. Our focus on educational empowerment, particularly the Grade 11 Girls' Empowerment Programme and Women in Tech Development Programme, aims to foster self-leadership and enhance confidence among women. By spreading awareness and facilitating access to these programs, we strive to create transformative experiences for women in technology and beyond.
Our Initiatives
Grade 11 Girls’ Programme
To nurture aspiration, instil belief in their greatness and provide tools to follow through into post-matric education and meaningful careers.
-A year-long programme (February to November) focusing on self-leadership, digital skills and cultural emergence.
-Leadership and digital literacy training (goal setting, problem solving, coding, Microsoft suite, internet basics).
-Corporate, museum and art gallery visits to broaden horizons.
-Networking opportunities with young professionals.
-A Digital Challenge, where participants use technology to solve real community issues.
Women in Tech
To nurture women’s confidence and equip them with the insight to choose, stay and ascend in technology careers, increasing women’s representation in leadership and influence.
-Curated speaker sessions, workshops and networking discussions designed for women already in the technology sector.
-Self-awareness and wellbeing.
-Leadership and institutional dynamics.
-Confidence-building and career decision-making.
Our
Story
OkuhleKwemvelo Foundation was officially founded in 2024 by Siphindokuhle Mazibuko with a simple yet powerful belief: everyone is inherently born to lead a life where they can fully express their capabilities. Too often, because of the unequal social and economic structures in our society, many never get the opportunity to reach their potential.
We exist to close that gap by unlocking potential through exposure, knowledge, tools and education. Our name, OkuhleKwemvelo, which means in English “the beauty of nature”, reflects our conviction that every individual has an innate beauty, brilliance and ability that deserves to flourish and our purpose is to nurture that potential.
Our Founder
My name is Siphindokuhle Mazibuko
Siphindokuhle Mazibuko is a seasoned IT executive, academic researcher and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. Through her professional journey in technology and her philanthropic work, she has seen first-hand how access, exposure and confidence can transform lives. She established OkuhleKwemvelo to create a bridge between untapped potential and realized purpose, focusing on young girls in schools and women already navigating careers in technology.
Our People
OkuhleKwemvelo is powered by a collective of mentors, facilitators, industry professionals and community builders who believe in one thing: unlocking and nurturing greatness in others. Together, we design and run programs that guide, challenge and equip participants with skills and confidence to break generational cycles and step into leadership and influence.
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Join us at our upcoming events! Participate in workshops, seminars,
and community outreach programs designed to empower and educate
individuals.
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