the future is in our hands · 1.3 million learners start school each year in south africa, but less...
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“IkamvaYouth has helped me by believing in me… Now I know that my dreams will be more than just dreams: I will achieve”Siyamthanda Dyantyi, Grade 11 Learner
These, together with a two-week Winter School, make up a comprehensive model that provides learners with the information and support they need to succeed.
There are no academic requirements for entry, and participation is free of charge. In order to keep their place in the programme, learners need to meet a minimum of 75% attendance.
IkamvaYouth’s Success
IkamvaYouth has a proven track record of improving academic results. Since 2003, IkamvaYouth’s learners have on average beaten the National Average pass rate every year. This academic achievement is particularly significant given that learners attend generally poor-performing township schools and make more difficult subject choices.
In 2013, an amazing 92% (including supplemental results) of IkamvaYouth’s learners matriculated and an incredible 62% of those who passed, achieved Bachelor passes (required for eligibility to university). 90% of the class of 2013 accessed post school opportunities and 72% of matriculants accessed tertiary!
IkamvaYouth is a by-youth-for-youth South African organisation that equips learners with knowledge, skills, networks and resources to access tertiary education and/or employment opportunities upon matriculation (High School graduation).
Learners in Grades 8-12 from schools around the country, participate in after-school tutoring, career guidance and mentoring provided by volunteers. Most volunteers are university students and many are ex-learners who have returned to pay-it-forward. The pedagogical approach aims to instil a culture of hard work, peer-learning and responsibility.
The Education Crisis
1.3 million learners start school each year in South Africa, but less than half will ever reach matriculation. Black learners continuously underperform, particularly in maths and sciences, which puts them at much greater risk of joining the 33%
of South Africans aged between 15 and 24 who are not employed, in education or training (NEETs). Access to South Africa’s universities is limited to less than 10% of youth, and very few of those come from township schools.
IkamvaYouth is addressing this legacy of inequality by enabling township youth to improve their academic performance and access post school opportunities that set them on the path to earning a dignified living.
IkamvaYouth’s Programmes
IkamvaYouth achieves its mission through the following programmes:
★ Supplementary Tutoring★ Career Guidance and Mentoring ★ Health, Leadership and Life Skills ★ Computer literacy and e-learning★ Media, Image & Expression
About IkamvaYouth
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IkamvaYouth enables disadvantaged youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty through education.
Where
IkamvaYouth now has 10 branches in the following regions:
PROVINCE BRANCHES
Western Cape Makhaza, Masiphumelele and Nyanga
KwaZulu-Natal Umlazi and Chesterville
Gauteng Ebony Park, Ivory Park and Mamelodi (opened in 2014)
North West Ikageng
Eastern Cape Joza
Sustainability
As more matriculating learners become the volunteer tutors and mentors who implement the IkamvaYouth programmes, the greater the potential for sustainable, replicable scale in more communities. It is this transformation of
beneficiaries into benefactors that drives the financial and social sustainability of the IkamvaYouth model, and presents hope for the transformation of South Africa as these young leaders progress in their careers.
Join the education revolutionThere are many ways in which YOU can help!
Volunteer
If you want to become a volunteer, please email us at [email protected] with your contact details and your address and we will get in touch with you with more information.
Donate
If you would like to donate, you can do one of the following:
★ Send us a bank transfer to: First National Bank (FNB) Branch code: 250655 (Gardens) Acc No: 62358572686 Acc name: Ikamva Lisezandleni Zethu Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
★ Donate via Given Gain website: www.ikamvayouthsa.givengain.org
★ Email [email protected]: For more information on donating to us.
Community Collaboration
If you know of other after-school education organisations or inspiring individuals who are tutoring youth in their communities please ask them to contact [email protected]. We would love to hear from you and find ways to work together to give more learners the opportunity to achieve their dreams.
Contact us
www.ikamvayouth.org Tel: 021 462 559046 Plein Street, Cape Town, 8001 Non Profit Org No: 032-082 Public Benefit No: 930030238
In 2014, IkamvaYouth has enrolled:
Over 1,000 learners
Ikamvanites