It is undeniable...

Gang violence, insufficient access to education, rising unemployment, poor mental and physical health, high rates of HIV, substance abuse, teen pregnancy and substandard living arrangements, are only a few contributing factors that disempower the youth of South Africa.

In this disempowered state individuals can turn to a life of crime, drugs and other habits that are not beneficial for their wellbeing.

Youth often face the challenge of finding a productive place within society - either within mainstream education or satisfactory employment.

The list below highlights some other challenges faced by youth:

• Lack of employment opportunities
• Failure to succeed in the education system
• Family problems
• Substance abuse
• Pressures of materialism
• Lack of affordable housing
• Negative stereotyping
• Pressures of 24-hour social networking
• Crime

The future of South Africa is rooted in the potential of its youth. To unlock the potential of the next generation and build a brighter future for the country, it’s imperative that we invest in empowering them.

The YOSA empowerment program provides opportunities for growth through learning support, life skills development and community enrichment.

Compassionate by nature, our team sets out to touch the heart of every young soul in our community, transforming their lives through any means possible.

Together we can ensure that our nation’s future is bright.

A change in understanding can be the defining factor of empowering an individual to move forward on a more positive path.

We set out to help young individuals redefine their perceived deficiencies, develop their strengths, realise their resilience and harness positive energy for enriched living.

It’s a 360-degree approach to ignite their intelligence, morality, self-control and spirituality for a complete transformation.

YOSA’s Positive Youth Development (PYD) programme addresses challenges confronting our youth (e.g., teenage pregnancy, substance use and violence) through learning support, life skills and community development. We improve outcomes for youth by direct interventions that enrich their education participation, improving institutions like schools, families, and the community.