Founded in 2010 and registered as a non-profit entity with South Africa's National Department of Social Development in March 2011, Fountain of Youth's mission statement is that the organisation will work towards positively contributing for young people to be able make a contribution that enhance South Africa's socio-economic development and ensure it is sustainable and inclusive. The organisation does this in partnership with different stakeholders including youth, donor communities, governments, corporates and other interested stakeholders.
This mission is grounded within a rights-based model, guided by realities facing young people.
Fountain of Youth is actively working to transform Southern African society in the fields of education, skills development, life skills and personal development, human and career development, including local economic development to ensure the best possible future for Sub-Saharan Africa's children and youth by promoting positive behaviours and choices.
