Our Programmes
Leadership & Mentorship
Our coaching and mentoring programme aims to facilitate exploration of the needs, motivations, desires, skills, and perceptions on pertinent issues under the guidance and support of a mentor or coach. Coaching and mentoring becomes an investment that enriches the individual and their organisation as they grow in confidence and certainty of their leadership.
- Personalised coaching tailored to individual needs and growth
- Building strong leadership skills through guided support
- Creating networks of empowered women leaders
- Fostering confidence and clarity in decision-making
Register below for our mentor/mentee programme.
Resources & Research
Sport information and research driven by women, for women. Part of the process ensures that a central database for women in sport be created to be used for benchmarking and programme development purposes.
Developing a centralized, accessible database for women in sport
Supporting data-driven programme development and benchmarking
Encouraging women-led research and publication
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Capacity Building
Women and girls must be recruited and trained for leadership roles in sport so that they can facilitate the initiatives in the Women and Sport Agenda. Register to participate in our latest capacity building programmes that aim to help women develop various skills.
- Recruiting women and girls for leadership roles in sport
- Providing training programmes to develop essential skills
- Equipping participants to lead Women and Sport initiatives
- Encouraging ongoing personal and professional development
Register below for our mentor/mentee programme.
Events & Participation
SAWASF hosts numerous events that intend to build individual capacities through training, conferences and seminars, and influence with advocacy campaigns throughout the year.
- Training workshops and skill-building seminars
- Conferences to share knowledge and best practices
- Advocacy campaigns raising awareness and influence
- Opportunities for networking and collaboration
Awareness
Our advocacy initiatives will prepare Women Sport in South Africa for participation in continental and international conferences especially during the state of the pandemic globally when virtual participation makes inclusion more challenging.
- Promoting inclusion in continental and international forums
- Adapting to virtual participation challenges during the pandemic
- Building awareness on the importance of women in sport
- Strengthening advocacy for gender equality in sport
Empowering Women, Transforming Communities
We believe sport is a powerful tool for leadership, confidence, and social change.