Two learners explore their Career Profiler results Learners at a career expo visit the MCC stand Job seekers getting assistance at the MCC Learners from different schools attending the MCC

Action Volunteers Africa

Org #28127
Vetted since 2015
2012
year founded
$13,340
raised on GlobalGiving
10
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

AVA embraces volunteering as a tool to unlock the potential of unemployed youth by training and placing them in full time volunteering positions in a variety of contexts. Through these sustained volunteering opportunities, enriched by a unique personal development programme, the volunteers gain experience and are empowered to become economically independent and socially responsible citizens.

Projects (1)

Project Leaders
Janine Hansen
Janine Hansen
Tiffany Schouw
Tiffany Schouw
Team
Janine Hansen, Tiffany J Schouw, Siphamandla Papani
Organization Information
Block E21 Collingwood Place
Anson Street
Cape Town, Western Cape 7500
South Africa
+27 21 671 3150
Organization Information
Block E21 Collingwood Place
Anson Street
Cape Town, Western Cape 7500
South Africa
+27 21 671 3150

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

From vulnerability to opportunity - Thanks to You

By Janine Hansen | Project Leader

Dear AVA Friend Since my last report, four young people from semi-rural communities — in a province where unemployment is higher than employment — found jobs directly through the Mobile... Read the full report ›

Changing the future trajectories of SA youth

By Janine Hansen | Project Leader

Dear AVA friend There is much to celebrate as 2025 is nearing it’s end. The MCC reached a record number of youth - almost 2000 - with career and work-readiness education workshops, this year... Read the full report ›

Invest in True Change

By Janine Hansen | Project Leader

Dear AVA Friend The Mobile Career Cafe (MCC) is growing at a phenomenal rate.  The past 3 months, we reached almost 1000 youth - 978 - with basic career guidance and work readiness workshops! In... Read the full report ›
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