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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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Our Impact
Funding Partners
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![Hci](/_next/image?url=%2Fimg%2Fpartners%2Fhci_logo.png&w=256&q=75)
![Google](/_next/image?url=%2Fimg%2Fpartners%2Fgoogle_logo.png&w=256&q=75)
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Awards and Recognitions
USAID Young Women Transform Prize (2019)
Google.org Impact Challenge Accelerator: Women and Girls (2022)
Facebook Community Leadership Fellowship (2019)
South Africa Women Entrepreneurs Climate Change Awards (2021)