The Soweto Academy Foundation is a dedicated force for change, focused on empowering young people in Kenya, particularly in under-resourced communities. With its roots in the Soweto Academy in Kibera, the foundation works tirelessly to provide quality education and life skills training to students from diverse backgrounds. Beyond academics, Soweto Academy Foundation champions various community programs that promote social responsibility, resilience, and self-sufficiency, enabling students to thrive despite challenges.
Tackling the Unemployment Challenge After Graduation
In Kenya, high school graduation often marks a turning point filled with uncertainty. For many students—especially girls—the lack of job opportunities creates significant risks, leading to early marriages, financial insecurity, and limited personal growth. This issue is particularly pressing in informal settlements, where the job market is highly competitive, and resources for further education or training are scarce. The Soweto Academy Foundation is committed to addressing these challenges by equipping graduates with vocational training and entrepreneurship skills to prepare them for life after school.
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How Shibe Supports Sustainable Growth for our Graduates
Through our partnership with the Soweto Academy Foundation, Shibe aims to turn academic success into economic empowerment by providing graduates with meaningful opportunities in the digital and business sectors. Shibe functions not just as an e-commerce platform, but as a training ground where graduates can gain practical experience in business management, customer relations, and digital operations.
Creating Employment Pathways
Opportunities
Shibe shall provide Soweto Academy graduates with internships and entry-level positions, allowing them to develop job-ready skills in an ever-growing e-commerce industry. These experiences empower them with a foundation for long-term careers and create avenues to escape the cycle of poverty
Supporting Female Empowerment and Independence
Ambition
Recognizing the unique challenges young women face, Shibe emphasizes opportunities that nurture self-reliance. By providing real-world skills and employment, Shibe empowers young women to build financial independence, reducing the pressure to enter early marriages for economic stability. Our shared goal with Soweto Academy Foundation is to empower girls to make choices that lead to a brighter, self-determined future.
Sustainable Funding for Education and Community Development
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With each transaction on Shibe, a portion of the proceeds is directed back to the Foundation. This sustainable funding model allows the Foundation to continue expanding its programs, reaching more students and extending the impact across multiple communities in Kenya. This cyclical approach ensures that as Shibe grows, so too does the reach and effectiveness of the Soweto Academy Foundation’s mission.
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Through our partnership with the Soweto Academy Foundation, we’re creating a bridge from education to employment, addressing the challenges of unemployment and youth empowerment. Each transaction on Shibe supports our mission to uplift communities, empowering graduates, reducing early marriages, and building resilient futures.
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