Spirit of Youth

The Spirit of Youth programme is a forum in which 11^thand 12^th grade learners critically eng age relevant issues so that they may better define and actuate the South Africa in which they would like to live. Learners are selected on the criteria that each has distinguished her- or himself as a leader in their school community. The expectation is that these young people are likely to have a disproportionally high impact on their immediate peers and society-at-large. The programme brings together learners from a myriad of social, economic, geographical and educational experiences with policymakers and businesspersons from across Gauteng. Our aim is that this year-long discourse will develop new understanding of the South African context and its possibilities.

This is accomplished by creating and facilitating opportunities for participants to

engage in critical dialogue with other learner leaders
channel youth energy for personal development
facilitate the creation of a vision for a better country
create a spirit of volunteerism
create an awareness of opportunities within South Africa.

Target Market Our target market is outstanding Grade 11 and 12 leaders from schools in Gauteng. The learners come from government schools in rural areas, townships, urban areas and from independent schools across the province.

Programme Fees

The programme subsidises 100% of all participants – learners attend the programme free of charge. The programme is fully donor-funded with the primary focus of developing young leaders in our society.

Themes covered in the programme include: