As young girls who were raised in South Africa, we saw the need for a safe community just for women. We had many unanswered questions regarding academics, mental health, friendships, relationships and the list goes on and there were many times we needed advice that our families were not able to provide. We needed a space that allowed us to seek advice and support with no judgment or biasness. After facing these challenges, we then came up with the idea to create this space for future generations as we knew how much we needed it. What started off as just an idea between two friends, it then grew to a more serious commitment within a few hours. We now have women globally that we are able to help and be the bigger sisters we never had.
My name is Raia Pillay. I am the proud founder of InspireTogether Foundation. My entire life I longed for an older sister figure , who experienced life and was able to guide me accordingly. I have personally been through many difficult situations and needed a community like InspireTogether Foundation to either provide support, advice or motivation I needed at that time. I believe that if I had had a community like InspireTogether Foundation when I was growing up, I would have made better and well reasoned decisions as well as understood life and womanhood a lot more. I graduated from the University of Cape Town with a degree specializing in Psychology, Sociology and Organizational Psychology. I am in the process of completing my masters in Applied Psychology through a university based in India. I hope this community helps women to be the best versions of themselves and motivate other women. We are strong and powerful , we need to use this to change the world.
My name is Anjali and I am thrilled to be apart of the dynamic team driving Inspiretogether Foundation. My journey with this incredible initiative began when Raia, with her boundless enthusiasm and vision brought up the idea. I studied Psychology and Industrial Psychology with an Honours in Industrial Psychology. In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling, going to the gym and seeing my friends. As co-founder I am dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, inspiration and empowerment within the foundation.