Thank you to our wonderful partners who made the achievements of 2022 possible. It was a tough year for many organisations and we appreciate that our partners continued to entrust us to do the work that we have been doing for years. With their support we have been able to scale our impact and reach. Our partners play a crucial role in empowering more youth, especially during a time when youth unemployment is at its highest. We deeply appreciate their dedicated and ongoing support.
Funding Partners:
2022 Trailblazer Funding Partners: Ponahalo De Beers Trust, Sibona Ilanga Trust, Amandla Omoya Trust and Letsatsi Borutho Trust.
2022 Catalyst Funding Partners: Sibona Ilanga Trust, Amandla Omoya Trust, Letsatsi Borutho Trust and Ford Foundation.
2022 Community Partners Initiative (CPI) Funding Partners: Sibona Ilanga Trust, Amandla Omoya Trust and Letsatsi Borutho Trust.
2022 Youth For (4) Service Funding Partners: The Jobs Fund on behalf of the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) in pursuant to the National Youth Service Programme under the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention.
2022 Organisational Funding Partners: FNB Philanthropy Donors Choice Foundation Trust.
Collaborative Partners:
2022 Trailblazer Collaborative Partners
Our collaborative partners assist with connecting us with youth to participate in the enke: Trailblazer Program and supporting these young leaders as they make their mark in their communities, country, and the world.
- Northern Cape: Theron High School.
- Eastern Cape: Lungiso High School.
- Limpopo: Ramatema Secondary School, Tema Secondary School, Ralekwalana Secondary School, Ntsose Secondary School, Mphengwa Secondary School, Mabea Secondary School, and Kgalushi Secondary School.
2022 Catalyst Collaborative Partners
Our Catalyst Collaborative Partners assist with recruitment, venues, catering, transport, and support of youth participating in the enke: Catalyst Program. Thank you to our partners:
- Britstown: Emthanjeni Youth Centre and Mamfene Enterprise Construction.
- Philipstown: Scatec Youth Centre, Boniwe’s Catering Services, and Renosterberg Municipality Hall.
- Hanover: Emthanjeni Municipality: Operation Centre.
- Jeffreys Bay: Khayale Tose Pty Ltd, Spar Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp Taxi Association, Falipat Logistics, Kouga Local Municipality, Sakhe Family Care, DSD in Hankey, Mzwanele Citwa, Siyamthanda Mhlalasa, and Qaphela Ngcobo.
- Kimberley: Centre of Hope, Mpumelelo Youth Movement, Mayibuye Academy Center, Radio Teemaneng Stereo, and Academy of Sparks EduSports Project.
Catalyst Community Work – Collaborative Partners
Thank you to our partners who hosted our Catalyst youth, providing them with work experience and an opportunity to give back to their communities through volunteer work:
- Northern Cape: PSH Partners in Sexual Health, Zenandi Funeral Parlour, Philipstown Primary School, Imizamo Yethu Creche, Scatec Youth Centre, Masifundisane Day Care, Transport Safety & Liason Safety Department, Karoo Drupples, Mina Moe, CWP Offices, WN Scheffers Library, Emthanjeni Local Municipality Offices, Youth Centre, Van Rensburg Primary, Bristown Post Office, Kaap Agri, Buhle Bethu, Morester Bejaarde Klub, Smart Start, and Mamfene’s Take Aways & Tshisanyama.
2022 Community Partners Initiative – Collaborative Partners
Our CPI Collaborative Partners partnered with enke to share knowledge, skills, information, and resources to augment the youth work of community-based organisations and individuals. Thank you to our partners for joining us in empowering youth:
- De Aar: Skhanyiso Foundation Ubuntu, Ethembeni Community & Trauma Centre, and Siyaqhoba Development Centre.
- Britstown: Ingomso Youth Organisation and GIG Centre.
- Hanover: EduWoke and Blu Pay.
- Philipstown: Blou Op Die Riots.
- Kimberley: Give Some Foundation, GM Sentletse, and Glicam.
- Platfontein: San Community Development.
2022 Youth 4 Service Partners
Our Youth4Service Partners partnered with enke to provide young people with an opportunity to practice active citizenship by volunteering part-time for 6 months, in their communities while earning an income and building skills and experience to improve their
employability within the enke: Youth4Service Program. Thank you to our partners:
Host Partners
- Gauteng: African Children’s Feeding Scheme (ACFS), City Year South Africa, Get Informed Youth Development Centre, and West Rand Youth Development Centre.
- Eastern Cape: Doxa Youth Programs, and Sakhe Family Care.
- Limpopo: Boys & Girls Educational Foundation, Inveraan Youth and Community, Lefa la Baswa Development Initiatives, Mogaleadi Foundation, Rethabile Youth Development Centre, and ZB Youth on the Move.
- Northern Cape: Cave of Adullam, Centre of Hope, Ethembeni Community & Trauma Centre, Galashewe Youth Network, Homevalian Community Development Movement, My Vision Youth Development, Khathelelana Centre (KHADOOC), New Breathe Restoration Centre, Positively LGBT, Shaine Griqua Development Centre, Skhanyiso Foundation Ubuntu, and The Joshua Generation.
- All Independent volunteers from the City of Johannesburg, Ekhurhuleni, Sedibeng, Rand West City, and West Rand, Gauteng.
- All Independent volunteers from Polokwane and Seshego, Limpopo.
Transition Partners
Our Youth4Service Transition Partners offer our Y4S Alumni the exit opportunities that aid in transition into Employment, Education, or Enterprise post the enke: Youth4Service Program. This allows them to further develop their skills and experience. Thank you to our partners:
- Gauteng: African Leadership Academy, and Afrika Tikkun Services
- De Aar: ACTIVATE!
Thank you to all our partners for your continued support.
