APD Lighthouse Foundation partners with academic institutions, private sector companies, funding organisations, and institutions of higher learning to provide bespoke leadership, career guidance, and skills development opportunities.
"Empowering the next generation of leaders through transformative youth development"
Our Reason To Exist
Our mission is to empower the next generation of leaders providing them with innovative solutions, driven by commitment to integrity, resourcefulness and collaboration. We are committed to shaping them to be forward thinking individuals by developing their skills and character through guidance, education and support, thus enabling them to make positive change in their current environment and globally.
When I began mentoring young professionals in the workplace, I noticed the gap between what they learned in school and the realities of the working world. Many were unprepared for the challenges they faced, and I felt the need to step in and provide the guidance they needed. This insight made me to want to create something that could make a lasting difference in their lives. The need to have a formal structure to effectively empower the youth necessitated the birth of APD Foundation.
The Birth of APD Foundation
It all started as a simple act of kindness. Helping a young girl who had no one to support her through tertiary education, this act changed everything, it developed a desire to empower more people, to help them overcome their challenges and reach their full potential.
Our Desire to Empower
Our Inspiration
In my field as a health professional, this journey of empowerment grew daily through my interactions with children and young adults who often sought medical assistance for issues like headaches. It became clear during counselling sessions that their problems ran deeper than the physical symptoms—they were often linked to unaddressed personal struggles or societal pressures. These interactions made me realise that healing and empowerment are necessary for personal growth.
Testimonials
The programs have truly inspired me to pursue my dreams and goals.
Jane Doe
Student
These transformative programs have significantly bridged the gap between education and real-world experiences for young leaders like me.
Jane Doe
Student