WHAT WE DO

We inspire and empower girls from disadvantaged communities throughout Africa to realize that
“If you can dream it, you can do it!”

INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS

We organise events at high schools in disadvantaged communities at which local inspirational women share their stories with girls aged 14-18 to show them that "If you can dream it, you can do it."

IN-SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAMS

We collaborate with schools in disadvantaged and rural communities to deliver talent discovery, confidence building and leadership skills training workshops.

MENTOR NETWORK

We offer a network of mentors that supports, guides and educates girls on topics that help build their self-confidence as well as life- and leadership skills.

NEWS

On January 17th and 18th 2019, two Dare to Dream events will reach over 1.500 girls and boys in Khayelitsha, South Africa.

The events are hosted for the students of LEAP Science & Maths School and Bulumko Secondary School, both located in Khayelitsha.

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Dare to Dream is successful because of your support!

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Did you know? It costs 20 euro to have a girl attend a Dare to Dream event. To date, most of our work is self-funded or with support from our supporters. We are enormously grateful for every contribution.

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OUR VISION

We believe in a world where all girls, regardless of their background, can make their dreams come true.

We believe that we have a responsibility to ‘pay it forward’ – by sharing our stories, knowledge and skills to inspire and empower all girls.

We believe in a better world for girls everywhere.

MEET THE TEAM

Sabine Clappaert

Foundation Director

Sabine has Belgian roots and an African soul. She partners with people and organizations in journeys of personal and professional change. Sabine founded Dare to Dream in 2013 based on the belief that every girl on earth deserves the chance to make her dreams come true. Her motto with the project? "If you get, give. If you learn, teach."

Petunia Thulo

Foundation Director

Petunia is publicist, author and professional coffee drinker. She founded the Leadership Institute for Girls in 2014 to offer girls in rural areas throughout South Africa access to a ‘Big Sister’ mentor network. Since its inception, over 50 mentors have mentored more than 500 high-school students across South Africa.

Under the motto 'Stronger Together', Dare to Dream and The Leadership Institute for Girls joined forces in 2017.