Our Work
Savvy GoRilla Foundation works at the intersection of gender equality, health, youth empowerment, and digital literacy. Our programmes are small by design, deeply community-led, and intentionally Pan-African.
Below is how we organise our work today—and how partners can walk alongside us.
Each pillar is connected. Work in one area strengthens the others. Together, they build safer, healthier, more digital futures in Africa—starting from South Sudan.
Colour bars show how each pillar is represented in our programmes.
Pillar 1
We challenge harmful norms and behaviours that normalise violence against women and girls, both online and offline.
Pillar 2
We amplify conversations around mental health, reproductive health, and everyday wellbeing so people can make informed choices.
Pillar 3
We believe young Africans are already leaders. We create spaces for them to learn, organise, and lead with confidence.
Pillar 4
We turn phones and laptops into tools for creation, not just consumption—grounded in digital safety and African realities.
These examples show how the pillars come alive in real spaces— online, in communities, and through partnerships with youth groups, women's collectives, and institutions.
More details and stories will appear as programmes grow.
Campaign
A storytelling series featuring women, girls, and allies speaking openly about digital violence, courage, and support.
Pillars: Gender Equality & Safety
Youth Circles
Youth-led conversations on mental health, identity, masculinity, and allyship—held in person and online.
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing / Youth Empowerment
Training
Hands-on sessions that introduce email, collaboration tools, and safe internet use for grassroots leaders and organisers.
Pillars: Digital Literacy & Innovation
Savvy GoRilla Foundation is intentionally lean. We work with partners who are close to communities—and bring facilitation, storytelling, and digital tools to the table.
Whether you are a grassroots group, NGO, UN agency, or private sector partner, our approach keeps dignity, agency, and safety at the centre.
Looking to collaborate or sponsor a programme?
Start with a conversation. Share the communities you work with, the challenges you see, and the resources you can bring. We'll explore if there is a fit—and if not, we'll still try to point you in the right direction.
We start with the stories, realities, and priorities of communities—especially women, girls, and young people.
We design programmes together with local partners, not for them. Language, timing, and content are all co-owned.
We provide tools, facilitation, and platforms—while centring local leadership and knowledge.
We document lessons, celebrate wins, and adapt. Stories and data feed back into stronger, more grounded work.
