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achieve young women empowerment programme
Our Mission
Developing, Educating, Coaching and Empowering YOUNG WOMEN. Endurocad’s ACHIEVE Program makes use of running as a conduit to develop strong young women. Developing change-makers who are self- sufficient, and in turn will have a positive impact on their communities.
The Young Women Empowerment Programme ran from 2023 – 2025 and is currently being redesigned. It had over 120 girls as participants in monthly events across the Cape. The girls were selected by the coaches for the programme from 12 schools. Each school picked their top 10 girls.
The girls were exposed to different industries, different envrioments, different speakers from various backgrounds and multiple life skills.
Young Women Empowerment Program | CAPE WINELANDS
The Endurocad’s Young Women Empowerment Program ACHIEVE makes use of running as a conduit to develop strong young women, developing change-makers who are self-sufficient, who in turn will hopefully have a positive impact on their communities,
A holistic approach, using athletic participation as the catalyst, enables these young ladies to believe in themselves and be exposed to the possibilities that are out there.
Each Young woman will participate in ongoing workshops, counseling sessions and compete in athletic competitions. The program aims to ensure that there are 15 schools in the Boland area (Stellenbosch / Paarl / Franschhoek).
Our framework
The original ACHIEVE Programme was designed as a transformative journey for young women to unlock their potential, gain confidence, and lead lives of purpose and impact. Rooted in the belief that “I am” is the most powerful declaration a woman can make, our framework blended personal development, career exploration, and community engagement into an inspiring, safe, and empowering experience.
We founded our process on the same principles we use in our bsuiness coaching and strategic direction. The appreciative enquiry process. four phases in the cycle look for the positive aspects of life and how we can build on our highs. In 2024 we added an extra step in “hope” as we realised nothing can happen when one of our girls has no hope.
Our process
WOMEN | EMPOWER | ATHLETE | PERSONAL | CAREER PATH | DREAM | DEVELOPMENT
Here’s to strong women
MAY WE KNOW THEM | MAY WE BE THEM | MAY WE RAISE THEM
Clinics
The ACHIEVE program presents quarterly clinics where young women have the opportunity to interact, whilst learning new skill sets.
Events
The ACHIEVE program facilitates participation into different athletic events most months.
Coaches
The ACHIEVE program aims to develop, support and integrate coaches into the various associated schools.
Women Network
The ACHIEVE program is supported by a strong women network. Nolene Conrad presents inspirational talks at schools.
Meet our team
We have a dedicated team of highly qualified women whose passion is to empower young South African women using running as the conduit.
May we know them| May we be them | May we raise them!
OUR ENDUROCAD FOUNDERS
Elana van Zyl - Meyer
Founder Member
Olympian silver medalist in the 10000m, Multiple World Record Holder, Business Degree and Brand Ambassador for Cape Town Marathon
Janet Welham
Founder Member
Business Guru, ex SA Athlete and Mentor
OUR ACHIEVE FOUNDERS AND HOSTS
Nolene Conrad
Achieve Young Women Empowerment Host
South African Athlete, Qualified Teacher
ASA Level 2 coach
Julie Warren-Codrington
Achieve Young Women Empowerment Host & Programme Designer,
CA, CFP
Women empowerment, Financial educator
Kirsten Welham
Achieve Young Women Empowerment
Passionate about women’s empowerment
Mia Lyons
Achieve Young Women Empowerment
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Endurocad was established in 2013, it is a non-profit company [Registration number: 2011/14068/08, PBO Number: 930/045/923] that is 18A certified
ADDRESS
P.O.BOX 3016
Matieland
Stellenbosch
7602
Call Us
+27 (21) 8618251