ARISE 360 equips girls and young women with the confidence, skills and support to heal, to grow and to lead in their families, communities and careers.
“Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.”Mark 5:41
Talitha Koum Women Empowerment is a leadership academy founded on Christian principles in Pretoria in 2017.
We provide a platform where girls and young women from underprivileged and historically disadvantaged communities are coached, mentored, upskilled and empowered, so that they can lift themselves and their communities out of poverty and into positions of leadership and influence.
We believe that many of the obstacles young women face come from a lack of information and support. And we believe it takes a village to raise a child, so we work hand in hand with schools, parents, communities, government and partners.
To provide a platform and support to future female leaders by coaching, mentoring, upskilling and empowering them for the future.
To create access to social and economic opportunities that empower girls and young women from historically disadvantaged communities.
Teenage pregnancy, HIV, substance abuse, sexual violence, depression and a lack of career guidance push too many girls out of school and out of opportunity.
girls and young women aged 15 to 24 are infected with HIV in South Africa every week.
Source: UNAIDSyears old is the average age of drug dependency in South Africa, and it is dropping.
Source: South African Depression and Anxiety Groupof first-year university students drop out, often because they had little career guidance at school.
Source: Department of Higher Education cohort studies, 2019Every participant walks the full circle, from healing what holds her back, to learning the skills she needs, to leading with confidence and purpose.
Real change happens when every part of a young woman's life is supported. ARISE 360 is built on our four foundational pillars.
We serve girls and young women from historically disadvantaged communities in and around Pretoria, wherever they are on their journey.
Girls in school who need guidance, confidence and role models.
Balancing a child with dreams of study, work or business.
Including unemployed graduates looking for a way forward.
Young women starting or growing a small business or side hustle.
Young women in first jobs or leading in their communities.
Every partner, mentor and donor helps a young woman rise. Here is how you can be part of it.
Companies, schools, churches and organisations can sponsor a cohort, an event or a bootcamp, or offer expertise and venues.
Become a partner →Share your story, skills and time. Coach a young woman, run a workshop or help at our events.
Offer your time →Your gift funds sanitary products, journals, transport to career expos, bootcamps and more. Contact us for our banking details.
Give today →Are you a young woman ready to rise, or do you know someone who is? Let us know and we will be in touch.
Join ARISE 360 →Whether you want to partner, mentor, donate or join, we would love to hear from you.