{"id":12,"date":"2024-11-21T12:47:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2024-11-21T19:16:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T19:16:07","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/?page_id=12","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:393px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1996\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1692369584496-3216a88f94c1?ixid=M3w1NjExMzd8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2N3x8eW91dGglMjBhZ3JpY3VsdHVyZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3MzIxOTYzMTV8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;fm=webp&amp;w=2000\" style=\"object-position:48% 39%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 39%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3786cdc42d6258c993a9d6aff927d456\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Empowering Africa\u2019s Future Through Skills &amp; Growth<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c65fedcf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeebeb;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:26px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#096832;font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.364), 32px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>Established in 2018<\/strong>,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#27292c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.568), 19px);\">iLiso Skills Development and Training is committed to <strong>empowering women and youth<\/strong> in Africa through <strong>sustainable skills development<\/strong>, fostering economic inclusion, and creating pathways to prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#27292c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.568), 19px);\">Our mission is to drive <strong>food security<\/strong> by supporting <strong>small-scale farmers<\/strong> in providing clean, healthy, and affordable agricultural produce to every household. We believe that sustainable farming and equitable access to markets are essential for building resilient agricultural value chains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-05455e64 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;padding-top:6rem;padding-right:1rem;padding-bottom:4.5rem;padding-left:1rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.464), 1.13rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2e7296b4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:1rem;padding-left:1rem;flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iLiso4.png\" alt=\"iLiso Empower\" class=\"wp-image-60\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iLiso4.png 500w, https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iLiso4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iLiso4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b4ec969c wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:2.01rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dca71664 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#096832;margin-top:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:clamp(1.556rem, 1.556rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.916), 2.61rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px;line-height:1.3\">Our Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Promote Smart Farming Practices<\/strong><br>Empower farmers with sustainable agricultural techniques that protect the environment and improve soil fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Increase Competitiveness of Agribusinesses<\/strong><br>Equip farmers with tools for effective crop management and market readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Facilitate Market Access<\/strong><br>Open pathways for small-scale farmers to reach competitive and profitable markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Connect to Financial Ecosystems<\/strong><br>Enable access to financial resources for sustainable business growth and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Create Inclusive Job Opportunities<\/strong><br>Provide dignified and sustainable work opportunities for women and youth, fostering economic inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53ad70e0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:1.61rem;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2f0bcb29 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-099266fd wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0.51rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.245), 1.01rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;text-transform:uppercase\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0rem;color:#fffffd;background-color:#e27013;padding-top:0.71rem;padding-right:0.31rem;padding-bottom:0.71rem;padding-left:0.31rem\">contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-620fc012 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"color:#010101;background-color:#edf1f2;margin-top:0px;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:4.01rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.464), 1.13rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#096832;margin-top:0.51rem;margin-bottom:1.01rem;font-size:clamp(2.026rem, 2.026rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.88), 3.61rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3\">Programme Phases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-686e267c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-92d29198 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54950a31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#010101;padding-top:1.01rem;padding-right:1.51rem;padding-bottom:1.01rem;padding-left:1.51rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de36148244b1228e357d9ee8850e03f4\" style=\"color:#096832;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);text-decoration:none\">Needs Assessment &amp; Recruitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;margin-bottom:1.01rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.045), 0.9rem);line-height:1.5\">Understanding farmer challenges and identifying participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-92d29198 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54950a31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#010101;padding-top:1.01rem;padding-right:1.51rem;padding-bottom:1.01rem;padding-left:1.51rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a173536ce2806d16369eae7b5077bdf\" style=\"color:#de8b25;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);text-decoration:none\">Implementation Phase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;margin-bottom:1.01rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.045), 0.9rem);line-height:1.5\">Delivering customised training in sustainable farming and market readiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-92d29198 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54950a31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#010101;padding-top:1.01rem;padding-right:1.51rem;padding-bottom:1.01rem;padding-left:1.51rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef80224fbfa178a8c30c15b13805d2e6\" style=\"color:#096832;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);text-decoration:none\">Onsite Mentoring &amp; Post-Training Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;margin-bottom:1.01rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.045), 0.9rem);line-height:1.5\">Ongoing guidance to ensure skills are applied effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-92d29198 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54950a31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#010101;padding-top:1.01rem;padding-right:1.51rem;padding-bottom:1.01rem;padding-left:1.51rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ba5748674f7a129a81de23acc4bf64c\" style=\"color:#de8b25;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.773), 1.3rem);text-decoration:none\">Graduation &amp; Community Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#010101;margin-top:0rem;margin-bottom:1.01rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.045), 0.9rem);line-height:1.5\">Establishing a connected agricultural business community for long-term collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;min-height:292px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#096832\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-e94dc6a1 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#de8b25;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:30px;font-size:clamp(29.768px, 1.861rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.526), 52px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\"><strong>Our Innovative Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Driven by <strong>grassroots needs<\/strong>, we collaborate with farmers to ensure practical solutions. Our <strong>blended learning model<\/strong> combines online and onsite support, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and implementation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:11px;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:3.8rem;padding-bottom:3.8rem;min-height:330px;aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#edf1f2\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-58\" alt=\"iLiso\" src=\"https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iLiso3.png\" style=\"object-position:45% 21%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"45% 21%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iLiso3.png 500w, https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iLiso3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iLiso3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-e388b66e wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#fffffd;margin-top:0px;padding-top:0rem;padding-right:1rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-left:1rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.464), 1.13rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92ef7b19 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#232020;margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:clamp(1.039rem, 1.039rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.02), 1.6rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.2\">We\u2019d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, want to collaborate, or are eager to learn more about our programs, reaching out is the first step. Your voice matters, and together we can create lasting change. Contact us today and let\u2019s unlock new opportunities for women and youth in <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-91171fc4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:1.51rem;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2f0bcb29 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-099266fd wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0.51rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.245), 1.01rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;text-transform:uppercase\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ilisoconsulting.co.za\/?page_id=16\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0rem;color:#fffffd;background-color:#528d8e;padding-top:0.81rem;padding-right:1rem;padding-bottom:0.81rem;padding-left:1rem\">Contact Us!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Established in 2018, iLiso Skills Development and Training is committed to empowering women and youth in Africa through sustainable skills development, fostering economic inclusion, and creating pathways to prosperity. 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