YouthBuild South Africa believes in the goals, dreams, and aspirations of every young South African. They are important, and they are achievable. Our youth do not need to be fixed; they need champions who see them for who they really are, who they can become, and is willing to fight for systemic change. Every young individual has the potential to become a community leader and we believe in giving them the change to reach their full potential.
YouthBuild South Africa believes in the goals, dreams, and aspirations of every young South African. They are important, and they are achievable. Our youth do not need to be fixed; they need champions who see them for who they really are, who they can become, and is willing to fight for systemic change. Every young individual has the potential to become a community leader and we believe in giving them the change to reach their full potential.
We partner with the private sector to identify placement opportunities and co-fund youth development initiatives. The same with Government, we partner to provide accredited training and opportunities for youth to improve their communities through community service. And, we partner with Civil Society organizations both NGO’s and CBO’s who help run some components of the YouthBuild programme.
We put a strong emphasis in involving the communities and young people in the actual design of our programme. We are always about adapting the model to the local context, culture and values.
Our mission and strategy are formed by the core values in which we believe. It’s these values that help us drive the empowerment and development of our youth, not just to succeed in a work environment, but to also thrive in their communities.
YouthBuild South Africa strives to create a world where all young people are seen for their potential, and power to transform themselves and their communities.
With love and respect, we partner with opportunity youth to build the skillsets and mindsets that lead to lifelong learning, livelihood, and leadership.
Maendeleo National Youth Service (NYS) Project is a partnership between YouthBuild South Africa (YBSA) and Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC). “Maendeleo” is a
South Africa’s youth unemployment rate remains high at a staggering 65.5%. YouthBuild’s Faranani Infrastructure Development project provides a lifeline to 100 youth from Soweto.
A matric qualification in South Africa could mean the difference between employment and unemployment. The National Senior Certificate is a school-leaving qualification signifying the successful
