Welcome to a joyful, sparkling space for amazing young people aged 10-14!
Our academy helps you grow into your best self with fun tools about sexual health and staying safe from gender-based violence.
Our Mission
Bloom Into Your Brightest Self
Master essential knowledge about your changing body, develop practical safety strategies, and build the confidence to navigate tricky social situations.
Our sessions feel like getting advice from a trusted older friend – honest, supportive, and filled with practical wisdom you can actually use.
Fun Learning Approach
We ditch boring lectures for interactive games, colorful workbooks, small group discussions, and creative projects that make important topics feel approachable.
Accessible For All
Every resource is available in English, Zulu, Xhosa, and Afrikaans, with culturally relevant examples and inclusive materials that represent all South African youth.
Your Five Glow Quests
Body Glow Basics
Understand puberty, periods, and consent in fun, positive ways.
Contraception Crew
Learn about keeping your body safe as you grow.
GBV Glow Shield
Build skills to recognize red flags and set healthy boundaries.
Myth-Busting Mission
Clear away untrue stories about health and relationships.
Future Glow Planning
Imagine your dopest self and create a path to get there.
The GlowUp Toolkit
Games
Play Body Bingo to learn anatomy terms, Shield Builders card game to practice boundary-setting, and Myth-Busters trivia to separate facts from fiction about puberty and relationships.
Visuals
Colorful posters showing menstruation cycles, cartoon characters demonstrating consent scenarios, and inclusive flashcards featuring diverse South African teens navigating healthy friendships.
Crew Wall
An interactive digital and physical space where you can anonymously post questions, celebrate your GBV Glow Shield victories, and share Future Glow Planning inspiration with fellow crew members.
Glow Journal
Your personal tracker with guided prompts about body changes, emotion maps for recognizing relationship red flags, and colorful sticker rewards for completing each of your five Glow Quests.
Calm Kit
A discreet support package containing a glitter stress ball, affirmation cards with encouraging messages in all four languages, and emergency contact cards for youth-friendly health services.
How We'll Glow Together
Your Way
Pick learning styles that feel good. We'll cheer you on.
Community Love
Connect with friends, sharing high-fives and support.
Safe Helplines
Call Childline (0800 055 555) or TEARS anytime you need help.
Why You'll Shine
Be Your Dopest Self
Grow with confidence and joy
Love Your Body
Learn to appreciate your changing self
Protect Your Heart
Develop safety skills and boundaries
Dream Big
Plan for a bright, empowered future
You're already glowing! In South Africa, where growing up has challenges, we're giving you tools to shine even brighter.
Join The GlowUp Journey
Glow Shield Craft
Design your personal protection shield with colorful markers and magazine cutouts. Add powerful South African words like "Ndiyakuthanda" (I love myself), "Ndinamandla" (I am strong), and "Ndikhuselekile" (I am safe) to remind yourself of your worth.
Myth-Buster Pop!
At our weekly meetups, pop colorful balloons containing common myths about puberty, relationships, and consent. Shout out the correct facts you've learned and earn GlowUp badges for your journal.
Glow Vision Board
During our Future Glow Planning sessions, create a personal vision board with pictures and words showing your 5-year goals. Share your dreams for education, relationships, and community leadership with your Crew.
You're already awesome for showing up! The GlowUp Crew meets every Tuesday after school at community centers across South Africa. Text "GLOW" to 12345 to find your nearest crew and start your journey today! 🌟💖