Developing Young Change Agents.Creating Ripples of Impact.

Youth Opportunities South Africa (YOSA) delivers sustained, measurable improvements in learner wellbeing and academic performance across participating Soweto schools.

In communities facing high levels of teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and school dropout, YOSA provides structured, evidence-based intervention directly within the school environment — where change can be measured, supported and sustained.

Through integrated academic support, in-school psychosocial services and digital innovation, we strengthen not only learners, but families, educators and entire school ecosystems.

Our model combines trained facilitators, consistent programming and rigorous measurement, ensuring accountability, transparency and real, documented progress over time.

YOSA actively and directly supports over 7 000 people 

(children and their community), via

• 10 Soweto schools – junior and high schools 
• 150 YOSA children – after school & holiday care 
• 13 YOSA families – child headed households with regular support based on family needs 
• Digital labs based in 3 YOSA supported schools  

YOSA’s programmes are rooted in the internationally recognised Positive Youth Development framework, strengthening the six core protective factors: competence, confidence, character, connection, caring and contribution.

By building these internal and relational capacities within schools, we reduce high-risk behaviours while improving academic resilience, emotional stability and long-term life outcomes.

This is structured youth development — measurable, accountable and built to last.