Advancing Females in Leadership and Management in education
- P Project/Program
? Activity Status: Unknown
Key Information
The Department of Basic Education (DBE), in partnership with the South African Council for Educators (SACE), has launched the Females in Leadership and Management (FILM) Programme to promote gender inclusivity and professional development among women in the education sector. The programme brings together female education leaders from across the country, with recent sessions held in KwaZulu-Natal and upcoming engagements in the Western Cape, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga provinces.
The initiative is designed to increase women's representation in leadership and senior management positions within education by fostering confidence, resilience, and supportive professional networks. It addresses workplace challenges, such as gender bias, resistance to female leadership, and age-related discrimination.
Lead Implementing Government(s)
Location(s)
Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa
Activity URL
Government Affiliation
Government-affiliated programYears
2025 -
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
Ministry of Basic EducationFunder(s)
Not applicable or unknown
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
NationalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
YesAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Quality
- School quality
- Teacher training
Cross-cutting areas
- Gender equality
Program participants
Target Audience(s)
School administrators, Teachers - female
Age
Not applicable or unknown
School Enrolment Status
Population of interest is not school-aged
School Level
- Lower primary
- Upper primary
- Lower secondary
- Upper secondary
Other populations reached
- None
Participants include
- N/A
Program Approaches Back to Top
Life skills education
- Gender, rights and power
Women's empowerment programs
- Leadership training
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
Not applicable or unknown
Cross-cutting goals
Not applicable or unknown