Contact Information
Impact Fields
  • Youth Empowerment & Development
  • Skills Development & Training
  • Environmental Care & Community Clean-Up
  • Food Security & Urban Agriculture
  • Sports & Wellness
  • Advocacy & Social Awareness
What We Do

Youth for Change is a Non-Profit Organisation registered with Department Social Development’s NPO Directorate. We are providing environmental, agricultural, youth development programs for school and out of school youth in the Plettenberg Bay area.

Vision
We envision communities where young people, both in and out of school, are inspired, responsible, and hopeful, contributing positively to society through environmental care, agricultural productivity, and continuous personal development. Our programs aim to nurture leadership, expand life perspectives, and promote active participation in sustainable development.
Mission
The mission of Youth for Change is built on the pursuit of the following principles:
1. Commitment To inspire pro-social friendships, strong interpersonal skills, and instil a sense of hope in the future.
2. Responsibility To empower youth in establishing goals and following through on commitments.
3. Possibility To expand the perspective of young people to make them aware of life’s possibilities.
How Can You Get Involved

1. Volunteer Support

Many of the programs and projects (like clean-up campaigns, food gardening, and skills development workshops) rely on “able bodies/volunteers”. This indicates that volunteers are a key part of the organization’s activities.

2. Partner or Collaborate

Youth For Change has worked in collaboration with entities like Cape Access for CV writing workshops. If you’re an organization, institution, or individual with resources or skills, partnering to run joint programs is a great way to contribute.

3. Donate or Sponsor

Several planned activities in their year plan were postponed due to lack of funds, such as the Beautician Training Programme and Driver’s License initiative. Financial or in-kind donations (e.g. equipment, materials) would help bring these programs to life.

4. Join Future Projects

The organization lists upcoming projects like mentoring, agriculture programs, skills development, leadership programs, and awareness campaigns. People with expertise or passion in these areas could assist.