71.1%
Youth Unemployment
SOUTH AFRICA HAS THE HIGHEST YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE WORLD
(Expanded definition of unemployment)
(Expanded definition of unemployment)
20.6
Million
SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH BETWEEN 15 AND 34 YEARS
53%
Youth Population
THE PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION THAT IS UNDER 35 YEARS
We help build pathways to decent work through partnerships, collaboration and innovation. We work with funders, youth development organisations, business and government to ensure that these best practices are implemented so that impact is amplified and youth unemployability can be substantially and sustainably reduced.
What we
stand for
We envision a world where youth use their agency and skills to access sustainable and decent work, with the ability to build aspirational careers. Where they develop themselves into active citizens who participate in the economic activities of a nation, and address poverty and inequality.
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