Thought Leadership

8 08, 2025

Turning Curiosity into Careers Through STEM Exposure

By |2025-08-08T13:59:44+02:008 August 2025|Thought Leadership|

Each year, National Science Week invites South Africans to reflect on the role of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in shaping the nation’s future. But as we celebrate innovation and inquiry, we must also reckon with the fact that many young people across the country still experience STEM as a distant concept.

3 07, 2025

Fix the Foundation: Why Youth Mental Health Must Begin With the Parents and Caregivers Who Raise Them

By |2025-07-03T11:50:25+02:003 July 2025|Thought Leadership|

Globally, youth mental health is in crisis. According to the World Health Organization, one in seven young people aged 10–19 lives with a mental disorder — making up 15% of the total disease burden for that age group. Millions of young people around the world are dealing with depression, anxiety, self-harm, and eating disorders — and many do not receive the help they need.

9 01, 2025

Igniting a Ripple Effect of Change that Transcends Generations

By |2025-01-09T11:13:45+02:009 January 2025|Thought Leadership|

At the heart of this mission is Juanita Pardesi, a leader who sees change not as a destination, but as a living, breathing process—one that must grow, evolve, and adapt just like the communities it seeks to empower. As the CEO of Seriti Institute, she’s guiding a movement, one that invites people to step into their power and take control of their futures.

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