By Damien Buckton | Fundraising Officer
YellowBuzz Newsletter, November 2024
IkamvaYouth Diepsloot Attends Community Dialogue in Randburg
Learners from the IkamvaYouth Diepsloot Branch attended a dialogue session and camp at Sportpro SA Lodge & Accommodation in Randburg. The event hosted 40 learners from our IkamvaYouth Diepsloot Branch as well as 15 partner organisation representatives and 60 chaperones. The interactive sessions focused on critical topics such as online safety, youth wellbeing and leadership skills.
IkamvaYouth Chesterville and Umlazi Practice Laser Cutting
IkamvaYouth invests in tutor development, enhancing skills and empowerment. Recently, our IkamvaYouth Umlazi and Chesterville tutors partnered with Innovate Durban and participated in their laser cutting workshop at Innovate Co-Lab. This collaboration enhanced our tutors' technical skills and professional growth, ultimately boosting their confidence.
IkamvaYouth Ivory Park and Ebony Park Attend Rethink Rands Programme with MTN 
Grade 10 and 11 learners from our IkamvaYouth Ebony Park and Ivory Park branches in Gauteng attended an innovative financial literacy initiative from Shine Solutions Programme named Rethink Rands. It was spear-headed by Primestars, supported by MTN and FNB. The aim of this initiative is to revolutionise financial education amongst South African youth and equip young people with essential financial skills.
Science in Action IkamvaYouth Masiphumelele Partners with Eh!Woza for Health Workshop
Grade 10 and 11 learners from our IkamvaYouth Masiphumelele Branch in the Western Cape, in partnership with Eh!Woza, attended an enriching health and science workshop. During the workshop, our learners were given a tour of the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation’s Aerobiology and Tuberculosis (TB) Research Unit exploring cutting-edge tools to detect TB aerosols. This groundbreaking research done by the foundation, advances TB control strategies and reduces community transmission.
Festive Season Wishes and Looking Forward to 2025
None of this would be possible without you. By investing in education and by directly funding 3737, you are not just supporting programmes—you are fueling hope, unlocking potential, and paving the way for a generation of young people to achieve their dreams.
As the festive season approaches, we wish you and your loved ones a time of peace, joy, and reflection. May it be a season of rest and renewal as we prepare to continue this important journey together in 2025.
Thank you for being an integral part of the IkamvaYouth family. Your support is changing lives, and for that, we are forever grateful!
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