The Steve Biko Foundation recognizes the link between economic realities and human dignity. It seeks to advance economic justice by empowering individuals and communities to develop sustainable livelihoods. The SBF’s approach is underpinned by the principle of self-reliance and aims to assist in diminishing degrees of uncertainty and vulnerability in the lives of the economically disadvantaged. This is achieved through the following programmatic activities:
Enterprise Development
The Business Place: assisting entrepreneurs make the leap from an idea to implementation
It Provides training in:
- Business research
- Concept development and business plan writing
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Legal and Tax compliance
- Marketing
- Facilitates access to information and potential markets
- Makes available business counseling and guidance throughout the start-up phases