What We Do
Four pillars. One objective.
ABIDE’s work is organised around four interconnected pillars that help participants move from preparation to opportunity and from opportunity to sustainable independence.
01 Holistic Education
Learning that prepares young women for work, life and a rapidly changing world: from life skills and workplace readiness to digital literacy, financial capability and leadership.
02 Economic Empowerment
Pathways into employment, entrepreneurship, financial capability and income generation, building the confidence and knowledge to participate in the economy on your own terms.
03 Stable & Safe Transition
The practical foundations of adult life: identification, banking, documentation, licences, transportation, housing readiness and access to services.
04 Sustainable Growth
An ecosystem of employers, educators, institutions and partners that keeps creating opportunity long after a programme ends.
What Independence Requires
Independence is bigger than a job.
Successful transition requires multiple pieces working together. ABIDE programmes help participants develop access to education, skills, employment, entrepreneurship, digital capability, financial readiness, mentorship and the practical foundations of independent living.
Our objective is not simply programme participation.
Our objective is sustainable independence.
ABIDE helps connect the pieces.
IndependentAdulthood
- Education
- Skills
- Employment
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial readiness
- Mentorship
- Technology
- Housing readiness
- Personal administration
- Confidence
- Professional networks
- Life skills
Our Programmes
Building capability. Creating opportunity.
ABIDE programmes translate our four pillars into practical experiences and pathways.
LifeLaunch
Preparing for independent adulthood.
Preparing young women for the practical realities of independent adulthood.
Explore programmeEmpowHer
Turning ideas and capability into economic opportunity.
Developing entrepreneurship, financial confidence and economic opportunity.
Explore programmeTechnology & Innovation Center of Excellence
Preparing for a digital future.
Providing exposure to digital skills, emerging technology and future careers.
Explore programmeCareer & Employment Pathways
Preparation must connect to opportunity.
Connecting preparation with internships, workplace experience and employment opportunities.
Explore programmeTransition Support
Building stability around the individual.
Supporting the practical foundations required for independent life.
Explore programmeEntrepreneurship & Micro-financing Pathways
From business idea to sustainable livelihood.
Connecting entrepreneurship training with access to markets, mentors and start-up capital.
Explore programmeYour organisation can open a door.
Employment, training, mentorship and access can transform what comes next.