Falling in Love with Purpose – A Journey to Fulfillment
Dear Gryphon Foundation Community, As we embrace the month of love, love is often a theme that captures our attention—love for life, for others, and most importantly, for our purpose. Just like any great love story, falling in love with your purpose requires...
Transform Lives Through Mentorship
At The Gryphon Foundation, we are dedicated to tackling youth unemployment and will partner with The Mufasa Coaching Practice. An organization that believes that true leadership lies in the ability to inspire transformation. We see first-hand how mentorship bridges...
Seeds of Change
At The Gryphon Foundation, we are dedicated to tackling youth unemployment and will partner with The Mufasa Coaching Practice. An organization that believes that true leadership lies in the ability to inspire transformation. We see first-hand how mentorship bridges...
Healthy Mind over Matter
As October ends, as we reflect on mental wellness, we stand alongside countless young people who are facing intense struggles. The uncertainty of the job market, the weight of financial instability, and the overwhelming pressure to “figure it all out” often lead to...
Collective Success
Heritage Month is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the many ways our stories shape us. At The Gryphon Foundation, we believe that every person carries a heritage worth celebrating—whether it is reflected in the languages we speak, the traditions we uphold, or...
In Every Woman, A Story of Strength
As August ends, we reflect on a month dedicated to honouring the indomitable spirit of women. Earlier this month, we shared a heartfelt message to celebrate Women’s Day, recognizing the grandmothers who have paved the way, the mothers who nurture and guide, the...
67 Minutes of Generosity to a Lifetime
As we celebrate Mandela Month, we are reminded of the profound wisdom of Nelson Mandela: "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." This powerful message underscores the...
The Gryphon Foundation Celebrates a Decade of Impact
This year, The Gryphon Foundation proudly marks its tenth anniversary. Over the past decade, while youth unemployment rates have fluctuated, our commitment to tackling this challenge has remained steadfast. Since we piloted our internship programme in August 2015, we...
Dreaming Transforms!
Dreaming is the art of envisioning possibilities beyond our current reality. Whether it's the idle musings of daydreaming or the bold aspirations we chase in our sleep, dreams have the power to ignite our imagination and fuel our passions. They give us hope,...
Prioritizing the Rights of Unemployed Youth
After celebrating Human Rights Day last month, have you considered the basic human rights of unemployed youth? Unemployment among the youth remains a pressing issue, often leaving them vulnerable and deprived of certain basic human rights. Among these fundamental...
WAYS TO DONATE
Any donation today will support our vision:
- To create permanent employment for 100 000 youth by 2030
- To raise the average household income in our target communities to a minimum of R17 000 per month by:
- Growing local economies through SME sustainability, growth and resilience
- Sponsoring programmes that foster interdependent business communities that co-create strategies for success.

Become a participating company
As an SME you have the opportunity to help a profiled candidate intern gain work experience within your business over a period of 6 months. To see if you are eligible for having one our interns placed in your growing company see the criteria in the application form.

Sponsor an Intern
With just a small donation you can contribute towards the costs of the 6-month internship programme for one unemployed youth in eligible SMEs.

Become a candidate for Internship
The Gryphon Foundation aims to create permanent employment for 100 000 youth by 2030. If your application is successful, your name will be added to a database of eligible candidates for a sponsored 6-month internship within a local enterprise. The information you provide is private and confidential. If you are still interested, start your journey today by filling in the online application form.

Form part of the Gryphon Institute
Volunteer and join a cohort of coaches, mentors, counsellors, and consultants to offer support to our targeted beneficiaries. If you are passionate about making a difference towards building a thriving economy fill in an online application form.









