Being a young person in our rapidly changing world is increasingly challenging. Children and the youth have energy and innovation, a priceless resource that no country can afford to squander. South Africa should tap into the resources and capabilities of its citizens themselves by expanding their freedom of choice and action. Breaking this cycle of poverty and increasing opportunities for youth, women and people living with disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in the social, political and economic life of society, remains a challenge for the country.
Fountain of Youth seeks to forge creative, constructive and positive partnerships with government, business, donor and development agencies and civil society focused on delivering concrete and lasting solutions to the socioeconomic and development challenges faced by historically marginalised communities, young people in particular. The business model of the organisation is to work closely and actively partner with government, business, donor and development agencies and civil society to address the challenges faced by the youth of South Africa & SADC.
The government departments that the organisation is co-operating, collaborating and partnering with are;
Department of Social Development including provincial departments Department of Women, Children & People with Disabilities Department of Correctional Services Department of Labour Department of Basic Education Department of Highter Learning & Training Department of Justice & Constitutional Development Department of Rural Development & Land Reform South African Police Service
Fountain of Youth believes that through such co-operations and partnerships, this will catalyse conditions for accelerated and shared growth & development while also providing sustainable socio-economic and development solutions catering for the needs of communities, young people and local governments in South Africa.
Other government departments that the organisation is co-operating, collaborating and partnering with are;
Department of Health Department of Sports & Recreation Department of Arts & Culture
MEMBERSHIP
Fountain of Youth is a member of the following organisations / institutions:
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COLLABORATIONS
Fountain of Youth collaborates with a number of organisations / institutions, such as;
Nal'ibali, a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign to spark children's potential through storytelling and reading. Nal'ibali is driven by PRAESA (the Project for the Study of Alternative Education), Times Media and a growing number of partners. Through sustained mentoring and collaboration with communities, reading clubs, literacy organisations and volunteers of all ages, as well as a vibrant media campaign, Nal’ibali is helping to root a culture of literacy into the fabric of everyday life in South Africa.