Dodwell Transcend delivers a holistic solution that bridges economic, psychosocial, and creative development by combining economic empowerment, mental health support, and creative media arts & storytelling into a unified social innovation model.
Dodwell Transcend equips underserved youth with practical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to unlock sustainable livelihoods through:
Vocational and digital skills training tailored to local and market-relevant opportunities (e.g., ICT, design, business management).
Startup incubation, offering mentorship, access to microloans, financial literacy, and tools to scale small businesses.
Market linkages, connecting youth-led enterprises with investors, customers, and industry networks through trade fairs, forums, and digital platforms.
This pillar breaks the cycle of dependency and unemployment, enabling youth to generate income and build financial resilience.
Recognizing the silent crisis affecting youth, Dodwell Transcend integrates community-based mental wellness into its programming through:
Creative therapy and psychosocial support, using art, music, dance, and spoken word as outlets for trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Peer mentorship and safe spaces, where young people share experiences, build emotional intelligence, and access trained counselors when needed.
Community campaigns aimed at reducing stigma and increasing awareness about mental health, especially in slum and informal settlements.
This pillar enhances personal well-being, emotional resilience, and social inclusion.
Harnessing the transformative power of creativity, Dodwell Transcend develops youth into storytellers, cultural ambassadors, and economic actors by:
Training in film, music production, vlogging, digital content creation, and branding—focusing on both skill mastery and monetization.
Business incubation for creatives, covering IP protection, marketing, contract negotiation, and revenue generation.
Platform building, including performances, showcases, online distribution, and brand partnerships that elevate youth voices and generate income.
This pillar not only nurtures individual talent but also uses storytelling to inspire social change and civic engagement.
| Economic Empowerment | Mental Health Support | Creative Media Arts & Storytelling |
|---|---|---|
| – Vocational & digital skills training | – Peer support groups & school outreach | – Training in filmmaking, music, dance |
| – Business incubation & mentorship | – Creative therapy & storytelling for healing | – Community performances & campaigns |
| – Microloans & financial literacy | – Counseling referral & partnerships | – Monetization (YouTube, brand deals) |
| – Trade fairs, forums & linkages | – Stigma reduction campaigns | – Artistic social advocacy content |
