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Southern Africa Youth Graduation Ceremony

Southern Africa Youth Project hosted graduations with multiple groups of Youth from the communities in South Africa

Samantha Day Celebration with Staff

Southern Africa Youth Project hosts Annual Samantha Day which we honour the staff for the great work that we did.

Annual Graduation Ceremony

Southern Africa Youth honors the Youth who have excelled by providing them with qualificatoins

Winning an Award for Philanthropy

Neftaly Malatjie has won an award for Philanthropy in Youth Development presented by Inyathelo

How we started

Southern Africa Youth Project started as Diepsloot Youth Arts and Culture Project we are sharing with you how we have

A study on Numeracy and Literacy for Students

A recent international study comparing countries and their students in numeracy and literacy revealed that South Africa “under-performs substantially.” South

We are an alternative for out-of-schoolYouth

Southern Africa Youth Project is an alternative for out-of-school youth. This was not what these Southern Africa Youth Project intended

Education Department and Southern Africa Youth partners

Southern Africa Youth Project partners with the Department of Education to provide educational support for the Girl Child. Southern Africa

We recognize the importance of Education

Southern Africa Youth Project recognised “the importance of education…not simply because young people are often connected to the education system,

We seek to address National Youth Development Priorities

The NYP highlights education, training and economic participation for youth and provides a framework for partnerships with government structures across

Meet another one of our dedicated employees

Southern Africa Youth Project is a Youth development institution that strives to change the way young people in rural areas

Southern Africa Youth Project places 10 young people into Jobs

10 young people were placed through Southern Africa Youth Project upon completion of programs in Skills to Succeed and End

The youth of Diepsloot participates in Wholesale & Retail programs

The Wholesale and Retail sector is by far one biggest employer, especially for young people that are transitioning from high

Accenture and MasterCard Foundation visits Southern Africa Youth

Southern Africa Youth Project together with Accenture hosted visitors from Mastercard Foundation. The purpose of the visit was for SayPro

Entrepreneurship program beneficiaries received certificates

It was all smiles as 10 of YES Club members received certificates of outstanding performance in various subjects. It was

Youth are invited to register for Programmes at Southern Africa Youth Project

Southern Africa Youth Project is open for registration, we edge young people to make their way to our center in

Our Youth participates in Programmes

We believe in creating a platform for our students to gain confidence and create opportunities that will enable them get

Our Youth received Work place experience

Southern Africa Youth Project runs workplace skills program to help young people gain skills that will enhance their chances of

Our Youth participates in Gender Norms session

Southern Africa Youth Project in partnership with “Book of Hope ” hosts sessions that enable young people engage in meaningful

We bring change in the lives of young people in townships of South Africa

Southern Africa Youth Project helps shape the future of young people in townships like Diepsloot through its empowerment program model

Our Youth delivers business presentations

More than 8 out 10 young people are likely to fail job interviews, sales pitches and presentations. Southern Africa Youth

Southern Africa Youth Project welcomes a group of young people for our Technology Programmes

Yet another exciting time for the youth of Diepsloot s they get an opportunity to be a part of our

Youth participates in Coding Programme

Southern Africa Youth Project in partnership with Accenture have been running a coding program for school learners. This is a

Our Youth participates in a Business Expo

45 school learners participated in the Eskom’s national business expo where they were given an opportunity to showcase their products.

Our Entrepreneurship Club members get treated to a special lunch

45 school learners were treated to a special lunch courtesy of the CEO of Southern Africa Youth Project. The learners

Our entrepreneurship program is also addresses violence in schools

Our entrepreneurship program form part of a national program called SEVISSA (Sexual Violence in Schools of South Africa, were five

Here are some of the lives that we have changed through our programs

Our “Poverty2Jobs” model has shaped the lives of young people in the township of DIiepsloot. More than 700 young people

Help us change more lives by Volunteering at our Community Centres

Southern Africa Youth Project depends on your skills, experience and resources in order to change the lives of young people

Southern Africa Youth Project has empowered more than 13 000 Youth

Our “Poverty2Jobs” model has changed the lives of young throughout the Gauteng province. The youth received skills in the following

Our staff changes the lives of Youth in Communities

Its through partners like Accenture that we are able to impart knowledge and skills to help young people kick-start their

Southern Africa Youth Project integrates Refugees into its programmes

Our refugee program provides young people with skills needed to search, find and keep a job. There are more than

Daily motivation by Southern Africa Youth Project.

Happy Monday from Southern Africa Youth Project.

A word from Norman Vincent Peale

Our beneficiaries participate in Gender Norms program

Southern Africa Youth Project in partnership with Book of Hope run a social programs that address issues faced with young

Southern Africa Youth Project places Youth Entrepreneurship

12 beneficiaries of Southern Africa Youth Project were placed into a learnership opportunity. The program is for a period of

Our Youths participates in Programmes

The youth of Diesploot got an opportunity to participate in a Wholesale and Retail program which covers Cashier, Waiter and

Southern Africa Youth Project invites young people for a work readiness program

Southern Africa Youth Project is looking for 30 young people for a free online work readiness program that will help

We invite all who have not yet collected their Certificates

If you have enrolled with Southern Africa Youth Project for any of the following training programs, we would like you

We received an Award by the Gauteng Office of the Premier

Southern Africa Youth Project was recognised by Office of the Premier with a gold award under the category of social

We invite young people between the ages of 18-35 for Technology Skills

Are you between the ages of 18-35, residing in Diepsloot or neighbouring townships. Southern Africa Youth Project is looking for

A successful coding programme completed

Southern Africa Youth Project in partnership with Accenture run a coding program for young people in Dieplsoot. The program equips

She received a Certificate after completing our Programme

Our Wholesale and Retail training program consists of 3 short courses namely: Cashier, Waiter and Customer service. The skills obtained

Mphiwa Rangata shares the impact of our Programmes

Since I have been at SAYPRO I have been taught a lot about Cashier (Point Of Sale), Waiter, Customer service,

Beneficiaries received Workplace Experience at our Community Centers

Our workplace skills program continues as the youth work on redeveloping systems and programs that are within Southern Africa Youth

Charity Letshedi shares the impact of Southern Africa Youth Project’s programmes

When I came to southern Africa youth project there were things I didn’t know, things like navigating a computer, writing

Our Youth receives workplace skills at Southern Africa Youth Project

The youth showcasing their abilities during our workplace skills pogram. The youth of Diepsloot participate in our workplace skills program

Our beneficiaries getting ready to kick-start Hospitality Programme

SayPro runs a Wholesale & Retail training program that focuses on equipping young people with skills needed in the Retail

Southern Africa Youth Project invites young people to participate in our Programmes

Image: The youth in a skills to succeed class completing online module to help enhance their chances of getting a

Our beneficiaries participated in the Nelson Mandela Food Drive

Image: Southern Africa Youth Students receiving donations of food from communities to be distributed to the Non Profit Organisations in

We hosted a Mandela Day event in partnership with Accenture

Our beneficiaries receives workplace at a partner company

Daily motivation by Southern Africa Youth Project.

Southern Africa Youth Project would like to edge everyone to make every second of this day count. Southern Africa Youth

More than 50% of SA’s population is living in poverty.

According to stats for 2006 to 2017, 30.4 million people (55.5% of the population) is living in poverty. This is

Here’s how you can volunteer at Southern Africa Youth Project.

Image: Volunteer at Southern Africa Youth Project to help “change the way the youth think about themselves. Southern Africa Youth

Celebrate your Mandela Day with by giving back through Southern Africa Youth Project. #MandelaDay

DaDaily Motivation by Southern Africa Youth Project

Point of sale training for 22 young people at Southern Africa Youth Project.

Southern Africa Youth Projects distributes clothes and bottles to youth, a donation by Viva Gym.

Southern Africa Youth Project assists young people with Job applications.

The shocking youth unemployment rate in South Africa.

There is an estimated 9.3 million unemployed citizens in South Africa in 2018 and over 6 million are under the

Southern Africa Youth Project provides a safe space for Youth

SayPro provides a platform for young people to engage in meaningful conversations about some the day-to-day challenges within their respective

Visit any of our centers to register for Programmes

We have the following training programs available at SayPro: Life skills {Goal setting, Personal development and Career Guidance}. Wholesale &

Our entrepreneurship members participate in a leadership camp

It was an action packed weekend as our entrepreneurship club members took part in school leadership camp. The camp is

Volunteer with your time, skills and resources

Southern Africa Youth Project is calling on all companies, government departments and people of different professions to donate time, skills,

Our Youth visits our Community Centers

The youth visit our center for registrations and job applications, where they are welcomed by our friendly service consultant that

Digital Skills at Southern Africa Youth Project

The youth of Diepsloot receive computer skills as they discuss the basics of Excel and the different spreed sheet that

Our Youth meet to discus ways of improving their businesses

Building a business-driven generation to hep grow the economy of South Africa. Southern Africa Youth Project is a Youth development

Southern Africa Youth Project empowers young people with computer skills.

Make your way to SayPro and register for Computer Training that will help you gain skills needed in the jobs

We changed the lives of young people in townships

We at Southern Africa Youth Project believe in empowering young people to help shape the future of South Africa. Our

Our team shares information about our work

The team of Southern Africa Youth Project share insightful information about the training and employment opportunities available for young people.

We invite school learners for an online career guidance

Are your between the ages of 16-18 and not sure which career path to take? Visit our center and register

Our Junior Programmers learn SQL

Equipping the youth with coding skills to help them gain a competitive edge within the IT industry. Southern Africa Youth

Our Technology participants present their business ideas

It was a fun-filled day at Southern Africa Youth Project as the youth gave presentations of the kind of businesses

Our Youth participates in Retail Programme

23 young people receive skills on how to operate a Point of Sale system during a training session at Southern

Registrations are open for our Programmes

We are now open for registrations, if you are between the ages of 18-35 then visit our center to register

Visit our Centers for Information

There is a training opportunity available at Southern Africa Youth Project, through Services SETA for 30 young people. The youth

Give back by volunteering your time at Southern Africa Youth Project.

Visit www.southernafricayouth.org/volunteer to take make your mark in giving back to empower the lives of young people of South Africa.

Our entrepreneurship members prepare for a school market day

Southern Africa Youth Project through its entrepreneurship program helps young people develop, promote and sell products within their respective communities,

Our young aspiring Entrepreneurs sell products at the Mall.

The youth engage with the residents of Diepsloot as they sell cupcakes, the event created a platform for young people

Our programmes continues as young people learn Technology skills

The youth create registers as part of their MS Word task. Equipping young people with computer skills to helps them

Our Youth receives skills on how to serve customers

Equipping young people with skills needed in the “Wholesale & Retail” industry. This is how we “change the way young

Daily Motivation by Southern Africa Youth Project

This serves to inform all former students of Southern Africa Youth Project(SAYPRO), who completed their trainings/studies, to come to our

Visit any of our centers to register for programs.

You may register for the following training programs. Life Skills { Career Guidance, Work readiness and Work competency skills} Wholesale

A quote by Nelson Mandela

“Being negative only make a journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don’t have to sit

Blessed is the hand that gives and the one that takes.

“Help others, and give something back. I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the

Dedicated future entrepreneurs

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you

The wisest mind has something yet to learn.

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family”-Kofi Annan. One

Entrepreneurs at heart doing what they know best

An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the

SayPro at its best during an Entrepreneurship session

“Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision”-Peter Drucker. Youth in action during competencies in entrepreneurship

Technology Skills at Southern Africa Youth Project

“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared

Impacting the lives of young people of South Africa with IT-based skills.

In partnership with Accenture, we have trained more 1 000 young people through our online training programs. Southern Africa Youth

Do you volunteer at a charity organisation?

Donate computers and help us “change the way the youth think about themselves”. Visit: www.southernafricayouth.org Southern Africa Youth Project is

A young women empowerment dialog at Southern Africa Youth Project.

Young women confidently give introductions of who they are and how Southern Africa Youth Project has changed their lives during

Coding skills for young people of South Africa.

Southern Africa Youth Project is driving IT programs for young people to help gain a competitive edge within the Information

Entrepreneurship session for learners in schools

We are creating future business men and women to help drive the economy of South Africa and further contribute to

Give back by Sponsoring the Youth to access Technology Skills

Your contribution will help change the lives of 10 young people, and they will help scale our reach by transferring

Technology Skills at Southern Africa Youth Project

Southern Africa Youth Project is a youth-led organisation that facilitates programs for young people to help them get market-led skills.

Our Youth participates in Online Career Guidance

Helping young people make informed career choices,through our step-by-step interactive online training program that equips young people skills that help

An exciting coding session is hosted

This is a proud moment for us, as we continue to shape the lives of young people in townships of

Our Technology Programme empowers the youth

The youth looking so keen to learn about the different computer and their characteristics during our second week in PC

Our Youth participates in Life Skills

Our partner company Accenture visits our center to conduct a feedback session about the online training program “Skills to Succeed”

Southern Africa Youth Project is an oracle certified academy.

Visit any of our centers to register for free training programs and get programming skills that will enhance your chances

Life skills program at Southern Africa Youth Project.

The youth participate in a skills to succeed program where they receive career guidance, job searching and work competency skills

We address unemployment and poverty in townships

You would be shocked at the rapid increase of unemployment in South Africa, with more than 60% of young people

We look forward to another exciting coding session

This week marks the end of the first level of our coding program, where young people will undergo a test

Donate computers to Southern Africa Youth Project

Your contribution will help make a difference in the lives of young people of South Africa and the rest of

One of our former beneficiaries gives back by facilitating a session in JAVA.

Anathi Mseleni is one of our former beneficiaries and has enrolled for Life Skills, End User Computing and Introduction into

Our Programmes address Youth unemployment in Africa

Empowering young people in townships of South Africa. Southern Africa Youth Project is a Youth development institution that strives to

On your mark, get set, ready …… Code!

Creating IT wizards through our Introduction into Program in JAVA, HTML, CSS AND Python. Southern Africa Youth Project is a

Our beneficiaries volunteers at our Community Center

This session helps young people understand the the process of disconnecting and reconnecting a computer as it may be required

Our young leaders plan on how to make their community safe.

Our school learners in a meeting, discussing ways of creating a safer community for themselves and their families. Southern Africa

Our staff celebrates the change they are making

The staff of of Southern Africa Youth Project for lunch to celebrate the amazing work that we continue to do

Meet Lerato Tsebe employed by Us

Lerato enrolled enrolled with Southern Africa Youth Project in 2013 for free training programs and upon completion of training she

The Youth in townships of South Africa.

Townships like Diepsloot often lack opportunities for young people from FETs and Technical training institutions which may help alleviate poverty

Southern Africa Youth Project teaches young people entrepreneurship skills.

We believe in creating opportunities for the youth by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills to enable them establish and lead

Visit any of our centers for free online training programs.

SayPro equips young people with skills needed to search, find and keep jobs. All our training programs are online-based and

Exam time at Southern Africa Youth Project.

The youth sit in for a Cashier test at Southern Africa Youth Project after a week of back-to-back classes. Southern

Help us feed our community by donating food parcels.

Your contribution will help people in need, to at least not sleep in an empty stomach. It takes a community

Our Youth participates in Customer Service Programme

The youth participating in customer service training at Southern Africa Youth Project. Southern Africa Youth Project is a Youth development

Free training programs available at Southern Africa Youth Project.

Visit any of our center to get free training programs that will help become a competitive employee within your respective

Our Youth learn JAVA SE8.

The challenge continues as the youth battle with codes from debugging to encoding during a programming class at Southern Africa

We encourage young women

We believe in empowering young women and girls with skills to enable them to take their place in world economy

Human Rights awareness for school learners.

It is of importance for citizens of South Africa to their rights together with the Acts and Laws, as well

Young people learn digital skills

Introduction into PC Basics,where young people learn the different components of computer and their functions as per classification Southern Africa

School learners participates in a career guidance

School learners receive information at our Advice Desk Office, where they are assisted in making the right career choices. Southern

Entrepreneurship skills for young people in schools.

Our young entrepreneurs in a planning meeting on how to grow their businesses. Southern Africa Youth Project is a Youth

The youth in a Life skills session at Southern Africa Youth Project.

The youth participating in our Life Skills program. Southern Africa Youth Project is a Youth development institution that strives to

We partner with stakeholders to empower the Youth

Southern Africa Youth Project works with businesses, NGOs, CBOs, governments and people of different professions to empower young people in

Free computer training available at Southern Africa Youth Project.

16 young people just enrolled with Southern Africa Youth Project for free End User Computing. Southern Africa Youth Project is

The youth receive a life skills training programs.

More than 60% the youth are employment and many lack the necessary skills to make informed career choices. Our Life

Give back by donating computers to Southern Africa Youth Project.

Southern Africa Youth Project is a Youth development institution that strives to change the way young people in rural areas

Welcome to the new beneficiaries of Computer Training.

Our computer training cover four unit standard competencies in PC Basics, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. This program is

We provide Advice and Referral services for the Youth in townships

Sharing valuable information with young people to help them make informed career choices. Southern Africa Youth Project is a Youth

Our entrepreneurship club members in a panning session.

Our youth meet to discuss ways to grow their businesses and create opportunities for young people. Southern Africa Youth Project

Young women presents during a session

Empowering young women with skills to help the access employment opportunities. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Meet our friendly Advice Desk Officer Linah Ralepelle.

Linah Ralepelle is one of the former beneficiaries of Southern Africa Youth Project and has enrolled for the training programs

Computer training at the Diepsloot.

Unpacking Micro-soft Office for the young of Diepsloot. Changing lives through technology. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Gender norms dialog session at the Diepsloot center.

In as much as we in the fight against poverty and unemployment, there are other factors that may hinder our youth

Changing mindsets through technology.

Empowering young people with skills to help them reach their full potential, thanks to our partners Accenture for their continued

One of our computer students gives a Power Point presentation about Abuse.

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38 school learners participate in entrepreneurship session.

Our aim to equip young people with skills to help establish and lead local initiatives of change within their communities.

Customer service training at the Diepsloot center.

Changing the lives of young people within the township. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Our aim is to empower the youth of Diepsloot.

Diepsloot is a home to more than 350 000 people and and a minority of this number are employment and able to

Gratitude to the team of Southern Africa Youth Project.

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Registration for End User Computing are open.

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Our Youth receives information at Southern Africa Youth Project.

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Exam time at the Diepsloot center.

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Volunteer your time by hosting mentorship sessions for youth.

Support Southern Africa Youth Project by volunteering to host a boys mentorship session for young people from Diepsloot. Call:011 071

Our youth learn job searching skills at Southern Africa Youth Project

Skills to success academy. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Youth Enterprise Society

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Our Youth receives information through our Advice & Referral Office

Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Your donation will change lives

Visit www.southernafricayouth.org/volunteer Call: 011 071 1903/info@southerrnafricayouth.org

Restoring hope and dignity in the lives of young people of Diepsloot.

Southern Africa Youth Project has become a home to thousands of young people seeking employment opportunities within Dieplsoot. Most walk

Junior certification in programming.

Our programming students in the process of debugging java codes. Building a tech-driven generation. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Waiter practical at the Diepsloot center.

The youth of Diepsloot participate in a waiter practical training where they learn skills that are needed in the wholesale

Equipping young people with coding skills.

Creating a platform for young people to get coding skills and develop games and tech-driven solutions to help create jobs

Youth Dialogs at the Diepsloot center.

Creating a platform for the youth of Dipsloot engage in constructive discussion around issues faced with young people of South

Visit our center to register for Programmes

Southern Africa Youth Project will be hosting a new class for free online training program to equip young people with

Visit our center in Diepsloot and register for free online work readiness programs.

Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Karabo Motswi a current beneficiary shares her story of hope

I am Karabo Motswi and I am 24 years old, this is my story of hope. Before I joined SayPro

Do you want to volunteer at a charity organisation?

Visit www.southernafricayouth.org/volunteer Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

We change the way young people think about themselves

We believe in providing skills to help pave a bright future for the youth of South Africa. #”changingmindsets” Call: 011

The impact of our programs on youth.

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A brief introduction into our “Poverty2jobs” program model.

“Poverty2Jobs” Educational Support for the Girl-Child Southern Africa Youth provides Psychosocial and Educational Support, as well as Workshops on GBV

Give back by hosting mentor-ship sessions for our youth

Visit www.southernafricayouth.org/volunteer Call: 011 071 1903/ info@southernafricayouth.org

We run an entrepreneurship programs in schools

SayPro is creating a business-driven generation for the future of South Africa. #Changingmindsets Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Visit our center in Diepsloot for Job applications.

Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

We are certified as Oracle Academy

We offer a full year junior certification course in programming. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Our Poverty2Jobs model

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Do you want to volunteer at charity organization.

Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

We go continue to provide coding skills

We continue to “change the way the youth think about themselves”. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Donate a staff vehicle to Southern Africa Youth Project

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Our Youth give presentation about their businesses

Our programs help shape the future of young people of South Africa. #Changingmindsets. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Toiletries donated to our beneficiaries

Southern Africa Youth Project works with Government,NGOs, Corporates Businesses and CBOs to help empower young people in townships of South

The youth of Diepsloot participate in a Customer Service training.

Customer Service is the most important fundamental of a successful business. More than 95% of unhappy never return to make

We distributed clothes to the youth

A part of our work is to ensure that we contribute to the well-being of the youth, through formidable partnerships

The youth of Diepsloot in a waiter practical training.

More than 65% of young people lose jobs,because they lack experience and the necessary skills needed to carry out tasks

Our Youth participates at Learners Networking Camp.

Creating a platform for our youth to network and share ideas and tools on how to establish economically viable businesses.

Southern Africa Youth Project enables young people to reach their potential.

Education is key in shaping the future of South Africa but most lack the means to access it. Southern Africa

Volunteer your time at Southern Africa Youth Project

Your contribution can help the lives of young people. Visit www.southernafricayouth.org/volunteer Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Our Coder Dojo ninjas after a session of scratch.

35 young people participate in coding program. #”changingmindsets”. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Donate and help Southern Africa Youth Project to build a computer lab.

Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

We hosted school’s safety framework session

Our aim is to reduce the dependence of young women and girls on men. We believe that young people learn-by-doing,

Another exciting Coder Dojo session for 35 school learners in partnership with Accenture.

Information and Communication Technology is one of the biggest industry within the world economy and has varous job opportunities for

Southern Africa Youth Project welcomes 26 young people for a “Point of Sale” training.

The youth of Diepsloot enroll for a Point of Sale training at the Diepsloot center. This training program equips young

Outdoor activities with the youth of Diepsloot.

#changingmindsets Call:011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Give a helping hand by donating computers for our Diepsloot center.

Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Do you want to volunteer at a charity organisation.

Help us “change the way young people think about themselves”. Call:011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Equipping young people with coding skills in schools of Diepsloot.

Teaching young people with coding skills to help them develop games, websites and and software systems. #changingmindsets Call: 011 071

Entrepreneurial skills for young people in schools of Diepsloot.

We pride ourselves in the vision of “changing the way young people think about themselves” Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

The youth of Diepsloot learn how to search for jobs online.

Online job-searching training. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

We extend our appreciation to the team of Southern Africa Youth Project.

Today we celebrate the team of SayPro for their tireless efforts in “changing the way the youth think about themselves”.

The youth of Diepsloot receive information about our services at the Diepsloot center.

Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Advice and Referral services at Southern Africa Youth Project.

Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Drug awareness session at the Diepsloot center.

The youth of Diepsloot engage in group discussion on how drugs effect the lives of young people of South Africa.

Help “change the way young people think about themselves” by donating computers SayPro.

Call:011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Young people learn online Job searching skills at the Diepsloot center.

From Career Guidance, Job Searching and Work Competency skills. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Teaching entrepreneurial skills to learners in schools.

More than 80% of businesses operate on a loss, and this is because most people lack business management skills. Our

There is nothing more rewarding than experiencing the change and impact made by our programs.

More than 75% of the youth that enrol at Southern Africa Youth Project, are either victims of violence, abuse and

Our Youth participates in Technology skills

Our students in End User Computing focus as they learn one of the Office programs “Word” where they gain skills

Building a better tomorrow for South Africa.

At Southern Africa Youth Youth Project, things like hope, happiness and dignity are not far-fetched. We believe in that by

Free WiFi at the Diepsloot branch.

Visit our Diepsloot center for free WiFi. Call: 011 071 1903 for information.

Restoring hope and dignity in the lives of young people in Diepsloot.

More than 80% of job seekers struggle to get jobs and other employment opportunities simply they lack skills to market

Our youth receive insightful information

SayPro is changing the way the youth think about themselves. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Digital Texhnology Skills Youth after a session

We believe in providing a safe space for young people to learn and get skills to help secure employment opportunities.

Information Technology skills at Southern Africa Youth Project.

We offer various IT-based skills at our Diepsloot center. Our training programs range from online Life skills, Wholesale & Retail,

Volunteer at Southern Africa Youth Project.

Your contribution will help us “change the way young people think about themselves”. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

HIV/AIDS awareness sessions at the Diepsloot center.

The youth of Diepsloot engage in group discussions around HIV/AIDS to explore means of creating awareness. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Entrepreneurship sessions with schools learners.

Our school learners engage in sessions to learn various business management skills. From:Idea generation, Market research, Product development, Business Planning,

15 young people learn how to code games.

Young use programming languages to learn coding skills. There is a huge need for coders and programmers within the IT

Youth dialog sessions at the Diepsloot centre.

Visit any of our centres for more information on how to get involved in our program. This platform creates a

Our Youth participates in introduction into Programming

Teaching young people coding skills to help them develop economically viable system and create sustainability for themselves and their families.

Creating a tech driven generation

Our students learn skills in website development, game development and system development through the use of JAVA, HTML, CSS and

15 young people participate in Human rights and Gender norms dialog.

SayPro has partnered with several organisations to run dialog sessions to create a platform for the youth of Diepsloot to

SayPro wins Gold Award at 2018 Premier Service Excellence Awards

Southern Africa Youth Project has today won the 2018 Gauteng Premier Service Excellence Awards as the winner on Gold Award

Our Youth participates in a business meeting

We have created a platform for young people in schools to start businesses and initiatives of change within their respective

Our Youth participates in Career Guidance program ca

More than 60 of 100 school learners in grade 10, 11 and 12 are still not sure which careers to

Kholofelo Morudu’s success story.

Kholofelo Morudu is 21 years old and resides in Diepsloot and like many, growing up in a disadvantaged community presented

Encouraging our youth to take care of the environment.

The youth of Diepsloot together with the team of Heineken participate in an outdoor project of planting at Diepsloot Community Park

Our vision on free education since 2011

Southern Africa Youth Project through its founder Neftaly Malatjie who have always envisioned that we must change the way young

Success story of Dikeledi Seshwene.

Dikeledi Seshwene is one of the former beneficiaries of Southern Africa Youth Project, and has enrolled for Life skills, Cashier,

Our Youth participates in a dialogue

SayPro hosts dialog sessions for the youth of Diepsloot to provide a platform for young people to Discuss some of

Do you want volunteer at a charity organisation?

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Kids at age 7 will have emails in 2025

Today a beneficiary at Southern Africa Youth Project is 23 years old and we are enabling her to use technology

Enroll with SayPro and explore the 4 entrepreneurial DNAs.

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Our Youth receives advice and referral services

SayPro believes that by sharing information with the youth of Diepsloot and the rest of South Africa, we can help

Motivation by Southern Africa Youth Project.

SayPro empowers the youth through up-skilling them to recognize and utilize the opportunities that are around them, this is through

Our Vision and Mission

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A little bit of everything with Southern Africa Youth Project.

Our Wholesale & Retail Programme equips the Youth

This is an exciting program as young people get to lean basic waiter skills to help them find, secure and

A brief introduction into one of our programming languages “JAVA”.

App development falls under the critical skills list in South Africa. As one of the sub-sectors in IT app development

Meet Faith Makondo an outstanding performance

Faith Makondo has been a part of Southern Africa Youth Project for a week and she has achieved a lot

Our Youth receives Referral Services

Young people receive advice & referral services at the Diepsloot center. SayPro “changes the way the youth think about themselves”.

15 young people participate in Life Skills program

Life skills is an important aspect of our young people’s lives. Dieplsoot is faced ill a lot of social ills

Exam time for our Wholesale and Retail Programme

We equip young people with technical skills at are needed in the workplace. For more than a century the unemployment

Visit any of our centers to register for Programmes

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Volunteer your time at Southern Africa Youth Project.

Opportunity for the Youth

If you are unemployed and looking to further your studies. Southern Africa Youth Project is the place for you to

Are you interested in giving back

How we change the way Youth people think about themselves

Our Youth attends a career guidance

Southern Africa Youth Project has identified a factor that has led to more than 25 out 100 university dropouts due

The challenge we deal with

There are lots of youth who have matric very well but are sitting at home. Southern Africa Youth Project is

How technology helps young people gain skills

The youth of Diepsloot participate in an online training program that provides job searching skills. You too can be a

Motivation at Southern Africa Youth Project

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Registrations are open for free training programs

Are you between the ages of 18-35. Residing in Diepsloot, Daveyton or Atok. Visit any of our centers to register

Free WiFi at the Diepsloot Branch

Did you know you can have free WiFi connection at the Diepsloot Branch Simply walk in to access this feature

Meet Maggie Moteno she participates in entrepreneurship

Like Nicholas, Maggie is another one of our Youth Enterprise Society and Coda Dojo member, the program has worked wonders

Meet Nicholas Hlongwane our former beneficiary

Nicholas has been a part of the Youth Enterprise Society since its inception, and since then he has gained a

Registrations for Technology programs at

In partnership with corporates and government Southern Africa Youth Project invites youth between 18-35 to register for technology programs. Visit

Lehlabile Mugwena attends National Youth Camp

One of our beneficiaries Lehlabile Mugwena rejoices after receiving a certificate for participating in the National Youth Camp hosted by

Our coding participants graduates

For some this seemed impossible and for some it was a dream come true. The partnership between SayPro and Accenture

Job application at Southern Africa Youth Project.

We at SayPro assist young people with job application, all you need to do is to visit any of our

Meet Takaidza Chikore our former beneficiary

Who would have thought one of the very first student of Southern Africa Youth Project in End User Computing would

Registration for Technology Programmes are now open

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We shape the future of our Youth through your support

By providing information, skills and joint community ventures we are shaping the future of our youth to bring change right

Our beneficiary gets a job at RSS Security

As hard as getting looking for a job may be, Precious Mmola was able to get a job after completing

We share information on our work in Communities

One of our service consultant shares insightful information about the services offered at Southern Africa Youth Project. We edge you

SayPro shares insightful information about SA’s unemployment rate.

South Africa’s unemployment rate came in at 27.7 percent in the third quarter of 2017, the same as in the

Advice & Referral services at SayPro.

From receiving information,to skills and job application services within our Advice & Referral centers in Diepsloot, Davyton and Atok. Call:

Students learn job searching skills at SayPro.

We invite you to visit any of our centers in Dieplsoot, Daveyton and Atok and register for free online courses

Meet Louisa Mabitsela delivers a presentation on Abuse

Out training programs provide a platform for young people to engage in developing and implementing solutions towards addressing Socio-economic issues

Daily Motivation by Southern Africa Youth Project

Changing the way the youth think about themselves. Call: 011 071 1903/ info@southernaficayouth.org

Our amazing team at Southern Africa Youth Project.

From left: Clifford Legodi, Rebecca Maapola, Nancy Nghonyama, Kholofelo Kekana and Kagiso Motsileng. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Programs offered at SayPro.

To register visit any of our centers in Diepsloot, Daveyton & Atok Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Enabling young people in townships of South Africa.

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Today we look back to where we are coming from

Over 10 000 young people have been trained through through our “Poverty2Jobs” model. More than 85% of youth have been

A friendship dream came true through SayPro.

Michiela Ndlela and Thandekile Ncube have been friends for years and together wanted to get involved in something that would

Entrepreneurial educattion in 3 schools of Diepsloot.

We provide entrepreneurship for young people in 3 schools in Diepsloot. Our aim s to equip young people with entrepreneurial

Neftaly Malatjie speaks at Peermont School Support Program.

A social entrepreneur at heart, a man that continues to change the lives of young people throughout townships South Africa.

Daily Motivation by Southern Africa Youth Project

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Our Young Entrepreneurs Share Their Start-Up Secrets

Neftaly Malatjie – Southern Africa Youth Project “I wanted to change the way young people think about themselves,” says Neftaly

Our Youth attends the Technology Programme

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Our library has officially opened

We invite to visit our center in Diepsloot and get access to lots and lots of free reading packages. Our

Diepsloot Township where we started

The settlement area known as Diepsloot was established in 1995 by what was at the time known as the Rand

Meet Kagiso Motsileng story

Kagiso Mostileng is 27 years of age, born and bred in burgersfort in Limpopo. Like many Kagiso had it difficult growing

Did you know that SayPro provides Advice & Referral Service.

To access our services, simply visit any of our centers and for inquiries. Call: 011 071 1903/info@southernafricayouth.org

Daily Motivation by Southern Africa Youth Project

This is one of the reasons why SayPro exists. Call: 011 071 1903/ info@southernfricayouth.org

Deltamune visits Southern Africa Youth Project

We at Southern Africa Youth Project believe that together we can “continue to change the way the youth thinks about

Our Youth participates in Job Search Skills to Succeed

Learning skills on how to make the right career choice, search for a job and succeed in the workplace. Call:

The youth in Customer Service Training.

You to can be a part of our programs by simply visiting any of our centers for free registrations. Call:

Hospitality Work Experience at Southern Africa Youth Project

Finding a job is hard and keeping a job is even harder.Let us help with skills that will help you

Mantoa gets a job at Pep Cell

Like many Montoa came to Southern Africa Youth Project for a job application which was not successful due to her

Our online training programmes are open for registration

Are between the ages of 18-35. Residing in Diepsloot, Davyton and or Atok. Visit any of our centers for free

Our Annual Samantha Day Celebration

This was a day dedicated to celebrating our work and the impact we continue to make throughout South Africa. Call:

Neftaly Malatjie presents our work in Communities

We collaborate to change Youth lives

This involved team-building activities by members of the different partner organisations.

Southern Africa Youth Project provides school learners with Entrepreneurship Skills

Southern Africa Youth Project forms a part of the Gauteng SEVISSA program “Sexual Violence In Schools of South Africa. The

Our Youth sits in for the Hospitality Examination

Our training programs are focused on equiping young people with the skills that are actually applicable in the working environment.

Our Youth participates in Online Job Searching Skills to Succeed

Skills to Succeed Academy. Visit any of our centers for free online training programs. Our training covers Career Guidance, Job

Another beneficiary gets a Job

Mpho Baby has been with Southern Africa Youth Project for 3 months attending training programs in Life skills, Wholesale &

About Southern Africa Youth Project

We aim to enable girls and young women into technology thanks to our partners who makes it possible

Students in Coding are Graduating

Southern Africa Youth Project in partnership with Accenture has been hosting a coding session on Saturdays with high schools learners from

SayPro teaches young people job searching skills.

Are you looking for a job “well look no further”. SayPro will help you find that job. Are you between

Meet Jostinah Bopape a former beneficiary

Jostinah Bopape joined Southern Africa Youth Project in January 2017 where in which she enrolled for Life skills where she

Our Youth participates in Computer Training Programme

The youth of Diepsloot learn how to give presentations during an End User Computing class under “PowerPoint”. We give young

Our Youth participates in Wholesale and Retail Programme

Johannesburg – at Southern Africa Youth Project, 20 young people receive training where in which they are preparing for the

We value Technology and how it is transforming

Southern Africa Youth Project enables young girls and youth to use technology for their advancement. We are motivated by the