As a young person in South Africa today, what is your understanding of democracy, elections, and voting?
Be a part of the #youthmanifesto dialogue and have a say in what it should include.

📅19 April 2024
📍 Klerksdorp Recreation Centre [West Hall], Klerksdorp.

RSVP info👇

The SA Youth Manifesto is on to another province in 2024. You're invited to join the conversation!
Date: 27 March 2024
Venue: Phola Community Hall, Kwa-Mhlanga

This invitation is open to ALL young people in Mpumalanga. RSVP today and let us know if you need transport support.

[INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024]
The UN has designated this year's theme as ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress', to focus on tackling economic disadvantages. Do you think our South African government invests enough resources in developing women to promote gender equality?

[SONA & BUDGET SPEECH 2024]
Looking back at SONA and Budget Speech 2024, where the President and the Finance Minister outlined what the country's priorities are.

Do you think our government has the right priorities for young people, and are they being given the right resources?

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address tonight, giving an account on the current status of the country. We have put together a guide highlighting WHAT SONA is and WHY young people should be engaged. #SONA24

Check out our 2023 highlights ✨️

Our main focus this year will be the SA Youth Manifesto, and we will be visiting communities in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape and KZN. Get in touch with us if you want to be an organiser/ join us in your province

2024, let's go! We are back and ready for a yet another successful year.

2023 was an incredible year for us, and we are proud of the impact we made. This year, we look forward to continuing our mission to promote youth participation and grow youth capacity.

Community civic education is crucial for fostering an informed democratic society. Join our discussion on key community challenges, learn what the civic landscape in our communities look like, and work together to create achievable strategies to bring about the change we want.

The SA Youth Manifesto is on to another province, and you're invited to join the conversation!
Date: 4 November 2023
Venue: Montoedi Hall, Mokwallo, Vredefort

This invitation is open to ALL young people in Free State. RSVP today and let us know if you need transport support.

📢 Today at 12 PM, don't miss our enlightening event! Join us, Social Policy Initiative, Youth Lab, and Youth Capital for an impactful film screening showcasing two thought-provoking short films.

🎬 Exciting day at the Social Policy Initiative , Youth Capital and Youth Lab movie screening! 🌟 Two incredible films by SPI and Youth Capital – an unforgettable cinematic experience. Here's a sneak peek of the action! 📸🍿
#UBIG
#ADecentPAth
#LeanOnEachOther
#YouthCapital

📽MOVIE SCREENING

The implementation of a #UniversalBasicIncome grant is important in countries where young people face high levels of unemployment and limited access to economic resources.

Join @youthlabza, Anwar JM(JoséMaria) , @youthcapitalsa for a screening of two documentaries.

🎥 Join us for an enlightening Day! Social Policy Initiative Youth Lab , and Youth Capital presents a thought-provoking film screening featuring two short films. 🌟 Let's discuss the significance of a Universal Basic Income.
#UniversalBasicIncome
#SPI

FILM SCREENING
We are pleased to invite you to the showcase of two eye-opening films from Anwar JM(JoséMaria) and @youthcapitalsa: A Decent Path and Lean on Each Other. Afterwards, we’ll have a discussion about why social support is essential for young people, especially those seeking jobs.

GRANDPA SPAZA ACADEMY
Yesterday we kicked off our final cycle of the Grandpa Spaza Academy; a programme designed to assist and incubate small businesses from different townships in order to help small business owners to innovatively grow their businesses.

[PETITION] Youth unemployment is a systemic crisis. Together with Youth Capital, we’re calling for an extension of the Presidential Employment Stimulus, which is providing work experience for young people.

Sign the petition today: fundourfutures.mobi/sign

Social Policy Initiative Senior Researcher Nomahlubi Jakuja facilitated a successful session on International Developments on #UBI as part of Universal Basic Income Coalition strategic meeting held in Cape Town.
#SPI
#UniversalBasicIncome

📢 POLICY CONVERSATION

Join us this Friday to discuss the BELA Bill, the amendments it proposes and what that practically means for Basic Education in SA.

Transport assistance is available, lunch will be provided and entrance is free.

RSVP: [email protected]

POLICY CONVERSATION:

In early August, the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education started a legislative process to consider amendments to the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.

Join our policy conversation to discuss the proposed amendments and their implications.

Organisations can register to attend a briefing session with IEC South Africa on 16 Sept 2023 from 9am to 1pm at GIBS in JHB & online. IEC will be presenting on its state of readiness for the 2024 election.
In person: bit.ly/3PziLKQ
Online: bit.ly/3sUgv7L