What's Virya Seva all about?
Our Founder, Dr Nera Naidoo, created Virya Seva so that she could enable social transformation through activation of the Self. Her skills and experience from over 25 years of high-impact work at multiple levels of society and business form a strong foundation for our management team to amplify the positive outcomes that Nera has achieved individually in this time.
Our vision
We at Virya Seva envision an empowered South Africa, in which every resident lives each day with dignity and respect from tapping into their own human potential.
Our mission
We activate the Self by drawing on the skills and strengths of our management team to deliver high impact interventions for our beneficiaries.
Our armoury
Coaching & mentorship, upskilling & empowerment interventions for young professionals, entrepreneurs & corporate groups, and collaborating with other NPOs.
Virya Seva's greatest value for society
In every intervention, our goal remains the same: deliver a transformative educational and empowering experience. We work hard so that nobody leaves our sessions without some kind of personal upliftment during our time together.
Business Coaching & Mentorship
Entrepreneurship accounts for millions of jobs in South Africa, but many people are left to learn by trial and very expensive error.
Our coaching and mentorship services include the sharing of resources and training beneficiaries on using these properly. From this, one can expect to walk away with improved business planning skills and heightened awareness of what winning plans require.
Individual Coaching & Mentoring
Sometimes you just need a good person in your corner, to listen to you as you conquer each of life’s challenges and to encourage you, sharing advice and guidance.
Whether you’re a student or a professional, our seasoned coach will help you find your way and build your resilience with each step. Activate your full Self by working with us, to overcome whatever life sends your way.
Motivational Speakers
Offered for academic, professional and comunity audiences, out motivational talks are presented by Dr Nera Naidoo, who is also our Founder.
Nera holds over 25 years of corporate business experience in finance, deal structuring and negotiations, strategic planning, business development, consulting and advisory services as well as project management.
Signature Masterclasses
The higher you move on the journey to the summit of your professional identity, the tougher it becomes to allocate extended periods of time to just one thing.
For this reason we offer our signature masterclass format, which can be tailored for your individual needs, covering a range of key subjects in business planning and development, coaching and team development, entrepreneurship, risk assessment and mitigation.
The Masterclass format is ideal for those able to absorb a lot of information.
Additional benefits of working with Virya Seva
Because Virya Seva is a non-profit organisation, every time you book a speaker or invest in developmental interventions you will receive additional benefits.
Breaking Barriers
Our Founder, Nera Naidoo, is a woman of colour in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Methematics). She has shattered glass ceilings in her Chemical Engineering journey, giving her the edge that inspires others to do the same.
Youth Development
Our core purpose is to bring out the best in young professionals and entrepreneurs. They are, after all, our future leaders and we believe they're worth every effort.
Women Empowerment
Being woman-founded and -led means that we're walking the walk, paving the way and inviting other women in academia, corporate and business arenas to join in and learn from our journey.
Social Transformation
One empowered person can become a turning point for an entire community. We're here to empower those who want to become society's proof that breakthroughs are within reach.
Every Booking Counts
Whether it’s a motivational talk, mentorship services or choosing our coach for your long term success, your decision to work with us is the heartbeat of all the positive impact we aim to have within our community.
Build your Self with us, so together we can create a better tomorrow for All.