Initiatives

The Education Unlocked project is aimed at bridging the gap between the potential of South African youth and the opportunities that can be provided to them through education. We do so through various means accessible to us. Our approach includes providing academic support, mentorship, skills training, and internships to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. We also collaborate with schools, teachers, and other stakeholders to improve access to quality education for young people. 

EmpowHer is dedicated to helping girls develop into confident, strong young women. The organisation offers evidence-based programming that is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl. Girls are supported, mentored, and guided in an affirming, pro-girl environment that encourages them to value their whole selves and develop their inherent strengths. With the help of the programme girls can gain the skills and knowledge they need to navigate the challenges they face with confidence and resilience.

By participating in EmpowHer, girls can benefit in a number of ways. They are more likely to live healthy and active lifestyles, and they are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Girls who participate in the initiative are also eager to learn, successful in school, and more likely to graduate from post-secondary education. Additionally, they display diligence, perseverance, and resilience, which can help them succeed in all areas of their lives.

Project Ubuntu is based on the principles of collaboration, inclusivity, and sustainability. We collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to identify and address the social ills that affect vulnerable and marginalised citizens. We also engage with communities to understand their needs and priorities and co-create solutions that address their specific needs. Our approach includes a range of programs and initiatives, such as access to healthcare services, skills training, mentorship, community awareness and advocacy campaigns and counseling services. By focusing on restoring dignity through humanity, we aim to create a more just and equitable society that values every citizen's worth. 

Understanding that literacy is fundamental to academic achievement, personal growth, and economic participation, the YB Foundation developed Amahle Amavo, a literacy-focused initiative to promote the love of reading, improve literacy rates, and open doors to lifelong learning for young people. The project offers access to a range of literacy-building activities, including reading clubs, mobile libraries, creative writing workshops, and literacy competitions. It emphasizes the development of critical thinking, creative expression, and comprehension skills, empowering youth to become confident readers and communicators. 

Bright Young Minds, a platform dedicated to celebrating the academic achievements and professional accomplishments of exceptional young graduates and professionals. Our mission is to highlight the diverse talents and accomplishments of individuals who have strived for excellence in their education and careers. 

We believe in showcasing the journeys of bright young individuals.

The Active Youth Movement is a call to action for today’s youth—a generation that has become more connected to screens than to each other. We see a world where young people in South Africa are losing the opportunity to be active, to bond, to learn through experience, and to grow into the leaders they were meant to be. At the heart of this movement is a simple idea: getting young people moving, playing, and engaging face-to-face again.