Design26 Foundation

Design26 Foundation Design26 Foundation NPC is a non-profit and public benefit organization able to provide donors with an 18A Certificate. NPO: 242-496
PBO: 930065516

Focused on women empowerment and job creation through free skills development.

02/06/2026

At Design26 Foundation, we believe that empowering entrepreneurs goes beyond teaching sewing skills, it also means equipping them with the knowledge they need to build sustainable and successful businesses.

Today, our beneficiaries had the privilege of participating in an informative session presented through our partnership with .

The topic covered was an Overview of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), focusing on how the Act protects consumers, certain businesses, and how it impacts suppliers.

This is an incredibly important subject for aspiring entrepreneurs. Understanding the CPA helps small business owners operate transparently, build trust with customers, and ensure they comply with their legal responsibilities. It also empowers them to understand their own rights as consumers when purchasing goods and services from larger suppliers.

Knowledge is power, and having access to this type of legal guidance gives our beneficiaries a stronger foundation as they begin their entrepreneurial journeys.

We are deeply grateful to ENS for the valuable support they continue to provide. Their contribution extends beyond our beneficiaries and has also been invaluable to us as a small business, particularly in areas such as labour law, consumer protection, and intellectual property matters.

Partnerships like these help strengthen small businesses, create opportunities, and build more informed and resilient entrepreneurs.

Thank you, ENS, for investing in the growth and success of our community.


13/05/2026

In Suraya's recent interview with Behind the Voice with Stan⁠, Stan asked me what keeps her going and what motivates her to wake up every day and continue serving women in her community, even during difficult seasons.
Her answer was simple.

There are days when the pressure feels heavy. Days when she feel exhausted, misunderstood, discouraged, or even ready to give up. But she remind herself that purpose is bigger than emotion.

The women we serve still need opportunities. They still need hope, skills, support, and someone who believes in their potential.

And her recipe has always been:
Get up.
Get dressed.
Show up.

Not every day feels inspiring. Not every day feels successful. But consistency, faith, and showing up, even on the hard days, is what keeps purpose alive. Because sometimes leadership is not about having all the answers. Sometimes it’s simply about refusing to stop showing up for people who believe in your vision.


05/05/2026

Last week’s induction was a powerful reminder that transformation doesn’t start with opportunity, it starts with a decision.

We spoke to our beneficiaries about something simple, yet often overlooked: getting up, getting dressed, and showing up. Because before skills are learned and opportunities are created, there has to be a mindset shift. And that shift is anchored in one thing, your Why.

When you understand your Why, discipline becomes easier. Showing up becomes intentional. Growth becomes personal. Your Why becomes the fuel that drives you beyond circumstances and closer to a future you choose for yourself.

At Design26 Foundation, this work has never been about running a sewing programme to tick boxes or secure funding. It’s about igniting purpose. It’s about restoring dignity. It’s about equipping young women to see beyond limitation and step into empowerment.

Seeing these young girls rise beyond what they thought was possible, that is my Why. Knowing that they may not have to endure even half of the struggles I faced, that is my purpose. And that purpose continues to shape what success truly means to me.

This is more than training. This is impact. This is change. This is building futures, one decision, one skill, one Why at a time.

Design26Foundation

01/05/2026

May... We be the hope our community deserves.

No one is going to save you, you have to get up, get dressed and show up.

27/04/2026

Will we ever be free unless we deal with the past trauma of fighting to be free.



23/04/2026

Today we welcomed our second intake of beneficiaries from across the Cape Flats. Young women who arrived carrying more than bags, they came carrying hardship, hope, pressure, and the dream of a better tomorrow.

As I stood in front of them, I saw pieces of my own story. I saw courage in their eyes for simply showing up. I saw faith that this programme could be the key that opens a new door.

That moment reminded me that this cannot be just another skills programme. It must be a pathway to dignity, opportunity, and real change.
Some may stumble along the way, but every day I will continue to guide those willing to walk the journey.

My greatest success will never be measured in money, but in how many young women leave here stronger, fed, employed, and believing in themselves again, because I showed up

21/04/2026

Today we close the first chapter of our 1st quarter intake of our skills programme. Just three months ago, these young women walked through our doors with hope, courage, and a willingness to learn. Today, they leave stronger, more skilled, and more prepared for the future.

As always, we grow close to every beneficiary, and we work tirelessly to ensure their journey does not end here. Our goal is to transition them into another 3-month workplace learning opportunity, employment pathways, or support for their own small business ventures.

With very limited resources, we continue showing up because we believe talent exists in every community, it simply needs opportunity. We remain committed to opening doors, creating access, and walking beside them as they build better futures.

To every supporter who sees our vision and contributes to this mission, thank you. Your support creates real impact, real skills, and real hope. If more funders, donors, and partners stand with us, we can reach many more young women and create lasting change where it is needed most.

Let’s create jobs for our people. Let’s work together. Together, we can mend our community, one stitch at a time.

16/04/2026

In 2019, Cassidy joined our programme as a beneficiary with determination and a willingness to grow.

Since then, she has continued to invest in herself, gaining valuable experience through multiple internships and building her confidence along the way. After years of persistence and self-development, Cassidy recently found her way back to us, this time stronger, more skilled, and ready to take the next step.

Today, she is part of our team on a 1-year contract, contributing her knowledge while continuing to grow within our environment.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that opportunity, when met with resilience, can transform lives. It also reflects what is possible when young women are given access to skills development and pathways to meaningful work.

With your continued support, we hope to offer Cassidy a permanent position and create many more opportunities for young women in Mitchell’s Plain.

Every contribution helps us move closer to building sustainable employment and lasting impact within our community. Cassidy’s story is not just about one individual, it represents the potential of many more waiting for a chance.

Together, we can turn these stories into long-term success.

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Westgate
Cape Town
7785

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30
Saturday 09:00 - 12:30

Telephone

+27817659060

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