FOREWORD
2024 was a wonder-filled year for Young Africa: we grew and expanded, improved and strengthened our work. The need for our interventions have also risen with the growing youth population and increase in un(der)employment. We reached 25% more young people than last year; we started working in two new countries, Angola and Nigeria, and laid the groundwork for South Africa. We are proud of the results presented in this report and of the teams who accomplished them. The proportion of our graduates who are in work after their training continues to reach 70%. Our integrated approach empowers young people with confidence, knowledge and purpose. Our goal to greenovate and digitalise is well on its way. We learnt that building an online vocational school is as hard a job as constructing a physical one, but we will launch the e-learning platform in 2025. Along with sharing our model with new partners and educating 65 life skills trainers, to spread the powerful life skills programme further, we also received international speaking invitations, at UN- side-events, SADC and AU platforms. These show that our experience and expertise in vocational education are recognised, and we are very grateful to the new and diverse financing partners with whom we began working in 2024, helping us to slightly exceed our income budget. Our real impact is evident through the stories of our youths. Their heart-warming transformation is, in the end, all that matters. Our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to our growth in 2024, empowering one youth at a time.
With Chioniso Rachel, a YA Graduate with one of the most significant stories of change in 2024
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