Young Lady Arise Mentorship Programme

A journey with a lasting Impact

About Yolam

The Young Lady Arise Mentorship Programme (YOLAM) is a long-term transformational initiative under Gaelle Matumbu Munayi Foundation (GMM), designed to nurture, mentor, and equip young girls academically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially. The programme began in South Africa within a single school community, with an inaugural cohort of 10 girls.

YOLAM is intentionally structured as a multi-year developmental journey, allowing the programme to mature, refine its systems, and build a strong, replicable model before expanding nationally and internationally.

Yolam Girls

Creating a Vision Board

Our Vision

To raise a generation of confident, purpose-driven young women who are academically empowered, values-grounded, and equipped to lead, serve, and thrive in their communities and beyond.

Our Mission

The Young Lady Arise Mentorship Programme equips and supports girls from under-resourced communities through mentorship, education, and leadership development, helping them reach their full potential and become impactful women.

Our Values

Faith
sisterhood
Service
Academic excellence

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Support a Girl,

Make a difference!

For just R350 per month, you can provide a YOLAM Care Pack filled with essential items like toiletries and hygiene products that every young girl needs.

Your support helps her feel confident, cared for, and able to focus on her growth and education.

Be part of the change. Support one girl today

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Core Areas of Impact

Beyond personal development, YOLAM intentionally focuses on practical, measurable outcomes that contribute to the long-term academic, social, and leadership success of each participant. The programme is designed not only to inspire the girls, but also to produce visible, trackable results that reflect growth in education, decision-making, confidence, and future readiness.