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For many talented young South Africans, a career in the arts is a distant dream. Financial, educational and cultural barriers make it nearly impossible for them to access the support and training required to excel in creative fields.

At the Ori Foundation, our goal is to break down those barriers to entry.

CURRENT EDUCATION BARRIERS EXPERIENCED BY CREATIVE STUDENTS

Public Universities and Colleges

1. Insufficient capacity for students in creative fields
2. Outdated approaches to creative education
3. Bureaucratic red tape to access “free” education

Private Colleges and Academies

1. Good capacity and quality education, but typically expensive
2. Financially out of reach for most low- and middle-income families
3. Limited bursary and/or financial assistance programmes

By supporting the Ori Foundation, you can help talented, underprivileged South African students access quality creative education that would otherwise be out of their reach.

Help us change lives and build a more inclusive creative industry. It’s up to us to forge a better future for all.