about us
18twenty8® is an award-winning, women-led Non-Profit Organisation that empowers young women by developing strategies for their educational and personal development. We encourage young women, between the ages of 18 and 28, to pursue higher education as an attractive and necessary tool for their empowerment. Our approach is empathetic, skills-enhancing and relevant to the young women we serve since we have experienced some of their challenges first-hand. Our vision is of a South Africa in which girls and young women are educated and empowered to lead.
our programmes
Life-skills Workshops
For girls in Grade 11 and Grade 12 at high schools in marginalised communities.
Financial Assistance
Covers young women’s higher education expenses at accredited institutions across South Africa.
Leadership Camp
An offsite, weekend experience that hones the leadership potential of undergraduate young women.
Big Sister Network
Mentorship for young women by middle and senior management women.
18twenty8® in action
Endorsement by The First Lady of South Africa, Dr. Tshepo Motsepe
Endorsement by South Africa’s First Lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe.
2022 Auburn University Meet & Greet
Our meet & greet with staff and students from Auburn University, Alabama (USA) exploring our work in South Africa’s nonprofit sector.
2022 #NOTNEXT Project on GBV
Equipping Grade 11 learners to stem the tide of GBV
2022 Big Sister Network
Big Sister-Little Sister chat about the role of mentorship for women’s empowerment
2020 Financial Assistance Programme
The recipients of our 2020 Financial Assistance Programme share how the award helps with their studies.
Green Girls
- Urban environmental awareness and conservation
- Recycling
- School clean-up campaigns
- Exposure to various careers in the green economy
- Climate change basics
- Reducing my carbon footprint
partners & donors
Kim Webber Real Estate
Onderstepoort Residence @Alcatraz Corridor, University of Pretoria
Tyla
K30 AI
Ms. Marjorie Mogotlane
BorntoRun
St. Andrew's Old Girls' Association
Prof. Merle Williams
East Rand Toilet Hire
TCS John Huxley Africa
MPACT
Oxbridge Academy
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Mr. Aidan Morris
Ms. Megan Rumpelt
Elizabeth Arden
Ireland-Davenport
Ms. Tamaryn McPherson
Dr. Tuleka Mkula
Mr. Raphael Ndlovu
The Zarclear Legae Peresec Foundation
Atmosphere Communications
Chuma Foundation
Mr. Mohamed Kharva
Dr. Tshepo Motsepe
Ms. Linda Mateza
Applications for our 2025-26 Financial Assistance Programme are on hold until further notice. We’re not currently accepting applications and apologise for the inconvenience.
