YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AIMS TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER LIVES

 

By:  Ethel Malatji

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Due to the deteriorating conditions and lack of digital skills at Soshanguve North, a concerned youth started a non-organization (NPO), Initiative Youth Development program (IYDP) in order to better the lives of many.

The NPO was established in April 2018 with the aim of changing the lives of Tshwane youth particularly Soshanguve.

It is an organization that is based on helping young teenagers in embracing their dreams and working toward them. IYDP assists the youth with digital information, teaches them how to apply online for jobs, universities applications and offers extra classes to learners struggling with certain subjects.

Mr. Koketso Chuma, the executive director of the organization said when they started this organization, they wanted to mentor the young ones who are still in school, in choosing subjects wisely and offers extra classes to help those struggling with certain subjects,

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Most people cannot respond to information Communication Technology (ICT) or even have access to the internet, most parents struggled over the past few years when it comes to applying for their children through the Department of Education online portal. Some even forgot their passwords, even their student portal details. We had to intervene and help them”. said Koketso Chuma.

He also added that the program has already helped over 600 students with university applications and those facing challenges with their subjects.

A student, Mandisa Mokhari said that the NPO is helpful as they helped her to get accepted at the university of Pretoria.

I was provisionally accepted, so yes the youth Development program helped me a lot and I can’t thank them enough”, Mandisa Mokhari added.

This organization wants to bring change and its goal is to see young minds excelling in their schoolwork and bringing change in the community.