A List Of Organizations Offering Youth Opportunities In SA
1. Youth for Understanding South Africa
Youth for Understanding South Africa is an international youth exchange organization that promotes intercultural exchange programs between South Africa and the world. Our mission is to prepare young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.
2. Re.think Leadership
Re.think Leadership cultivates youth leadership through dialogue and active citizenship. The organisation was founded in October 2009 by six young people (aged 20-25) and is currently run by a team of 20 dedicated and passionate South Africans, all of whom have experience in dialogue facilitation and youth development.
3. South Africa | FHI 360
In South Africa, FHI 360 works to improve reproductive health, increase family planning options, help prevent the spread of HIV, and promote educational opportunities for South African youth.
4. Organisation of African Youth
OAYouth works to motivate, unify and empower African youth to be drivers of Africa’s social, political and economic transformation. This is achieved by synergising local innovative ideas to all African countries through activist youth in leadership, academia, civil society and business.
5. Ikamva Youth
IkamvaYouth equips learners from disadvantaged communities with the knowledge, skills, networks and resources to access tertiary education and/or employment opportunities once they matriculate. IkamvaYouth aims to increase the collective skill level of the population, to grow the national knowledge base, and to replicate success in more communities.
6. South African Institute of International Affairs
The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) has a long and proud record as South Africa’s premier research institute on international issues. It is an independent, non-government think-tank whose purpose is to encourage wider and more informed awareness of the importance of international affairs.
7. National Youth Development Agency
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is a South African-based agency established primarily to tackle challenges that the nation’s youth are faced with.
8. National Artisan Development Support Centre
9. Gauteng job centre for unemployed youth
At the centre, young job seekers are able to register on the job portal, receive career guidance, conduct screening tests and be assisted with job placement and job counseling. Free assessments are offered to ensure that young people pursue careers that complement their strengths.
10. Youth In Action
Youth-In-Acion South Africa is a network that helps better the youth by informing them about current issues and supporting them to play key leadership roles in: business, governance and operations.