Great Girls Trust

Great Girls is an awesome non-profit project run by a diverse group of women in Cape Town which seeks to instill confidence and purpose into Grade 11 and 12 girls, giving them the drive, motivation and focus to make positive choices about their career and study paths. Through practical workshops and mentoring, Great Girls coaches its participants on elements that range from interview technique and CV writing to budgeting, eloquence, confidence-building and assertiveness. This paves the way for a well-rounded individual capable of carving out their own successful career path, regardless of their background. Great Girls nourishes ambition, assists girls who wish to study further, and helps participants search successfully for jobs and bursaries. We believe if we are able to equip girls from under-privileged communities to think differently about the opportunities available to them, they can become drivers of change in their own families, schools and communities. They will be a new ...