DEVELOPING SKILLS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES & EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES
CISE (Columbus Institute for Social Empowerment) is committed to the empowerment of women and youth in South Africa through skills and workforce development, to provide job placement, and create a supportive environment where individuals can continue to grow.
WHAT WE DO
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
CISE offers training and the development of professional and commercial skills.
JOB CREATION
CISE creates social empowerment and takes individuals from aspiration to action.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
CISE provides solutions and builds partnerships to create positive change.
CAPACITY BUILDING
CISE strengthens its mission through continuous efforts and support.
PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH
CURRENT PROJECTS
DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING
for GBV survivors at Places of Safety
Working together with the Department of Social Development and other NGO Partners, CISE is providing ICT Training for GBV Survivors. The aim is to provide a certificate that will assist with job applications as well as assisting in restoring a measure of dignity and self-worth.
Sewing Training
for GBV survivors
The Sewing Training programme is aimed at providing GBV Survivors with sewing skills; from learning how to operate sewing machines up to full dress making. Candidates are provided with a new sewing machine. The combination of skills plus equipment provides the tools for the establishment of their own small businesses.
MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE
Proactive partnerships and sponsorships are the pillars of the social impact CISE can create towards its goal of social empowerment for women and youth in South Africa.
