Georgia Williams, a Grade 12 learner at Heathfield High School, will represent South Africa at the prestigious Delta Airlines Female Leadership Camp in Accra, Ghana, from Sunday 1 March to Sunday 8 March, selected as one of just 15 girls nationwide.
She earned her place through the ABSA Junior Achievement Programme, which provides learners across South Africa with opportunities to represent their schools and provinces in national competitions.
The Delta Air Lines LEAD Camp is an annual, transformative leadership programme for young women of Africa, organised in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa.
Its theme, “Give to Gain”, focuses on servant leadership and community impact. Participants are 61 girls from seven African countries, including Eswatini, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
The programme aims to empower young girls with confidence, leadership skills and mentorship from industry professionals, particularly focusing on STEM and career development.
Key aspects of the LEAD programme are Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement and Development. The camp is designed to shift the girls from a “survival mindset” to becoming change makers.
Mentorship
Participants are mentored by female leaders from Delta Air Lines and other industries.
Growth
The initiative aims to help girls break barriers, own their space and step into potential.
Impact
Since its inception the programme has grown, hosting 30 girls in its inaugural edition to 61 in 2026, with more than 80 total participants benefiting.
At the national event adjudicators identified dynamic and confident young women to represent the country internationally.
School pride despite competition results
Although Heathfield High School entered two teams at the national event without securing awards Williams’ individual selection for the week-long international programme represented a significant achievement for the school community.
The selection reflected positively on both the educational standards at Heathfield High and the dedicated mentorship provided by Zaida Julius, who guided learners through the Junior Achievement Programme.
