Empowering vulnerable youth
through entrepreneurship and technology
Impact Stories
"I have come to understand that business is more than the service I render. My eyes were opened after joining Dream Factory. I cannot thank this vision enough for it has opened my eyes."
Zandile
Mam Mehlo's Beauty Studio
"I started a business with little to no knowledge. The emergent program is one of the best choices I have made. Implementing the trainings and feedback put my business on another level."
Nafeesah Dante
Bo-kaap's Finest
"I based the operation of the business on mere passion and perseverance and not the operation side and compliance. I now apply accounting, structure and marketing in my business."
Natasha Lekker
Aleluta
"I learnt a lot to take my business forward from doing everything to breaking down how my business will grow by implementing systems and managing / working is totally different "
Charnee Swartz
Akurah Group
Our Impact
total youth businesses supported since 2018
survival rate
businesses enrolled in the Business Accelerator Program annually
businesses trained on digital marketing
Total portfolio revenue (2023 financial year)
Our Funding Partners
Awards and Recognitions
2019
USAID Young Women Transform Prize
2022
Google.org Impact Challenge Accelerator: Women and Girls
2019
Facebook Community Leadership Fellowship
2021