A South African non-profit cultural and educational initiative championing youth empowerment, education, and artistic excellence. founded in 2015.
Lady in Red is a South African non-profit cultural and educational initiative founded in 2015.
Through its signature event — the Lady in Red Opera Gala Dinner — and year-round support programmes, the initiative champions youth empowerment, educational equity, and artistic excellence.
Operating at the intersection of music, mentorship, and social mobility, Lady in Red provides bursaries, life-skills development, academic support, and exposure to the performing arts to academically gifted learners from under-resourced schools, primarily in Cape Town’s townships.
Yeyi how to do a network event and gather Chairmans of multinationals in one room… with a touch of opera… sophistication that is just intentional. This guy must tell us!!
A sold out event 👀👀 ka mo side eyer because how?
To create a South Africa where every talented learner — regardless of their background or circumstances — is empowered with the opportunities, resources, and mentorship needed to thrive academically, artistically, and professionally.
We envision a nation where potential is not defined by privilege, but by passion and perseverance; where young people from under-resourced communities can rise as scholars, artists, and leaders who shape a more inclusive, creative, and equitable society.
To combine the power of the arts and education in creating sustainable pathways for transformation by:
