When we look back at this year, we see an incredible opportunity that came our way: the chance to work beyond the uMgungundlovu District. For the first time as an organisation, we travelled to Bulwer, deep in the rural areas. Engaging with communities outside our usual reach reminded us of the importance of our work and the impact we strive to make wherever we go.
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We were honoured to be invited by Funda the After School Program for their final “cross night” session. We brought fun, educational activities, hands-on learning and capacity-building exercises to help nurture and empower the students.
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Empowering Youth, in collaboration with the Msunduzi Youth Office, hosted an NSFAS Application Drive at Eastwoood Library to assist students with their 2026 NSFAS applications. Special thanks to ABSA Bank for support on the day.
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In collaboration with the Msunduzi Youth Development Office, we assisted young people with NSFAS and college applications. Keep an eye on our page for the next stop.
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Empowering Youth was invited by Siyanqoba ExtraLessons to assist with NCV and NSFAS applications.
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We visited Bhekuximba High School to assist matriculants with higher education institution applications and provide guidance on next steps.
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Interactive psychosocial sessions and life-skills facilitation designed to promote resilience, teamwork and emotional intelligence among learners.
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Empowering Youth facilitated team-building sports activities at the Youth Sports Day held in Bulwer, organised by LifeLine Pietermaritzburg.
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In partnership with LifeLine Pietermaritzburg, we supported 2025 matriculants at Mandlezizwe High School with higher education application processes.
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We ran a CAO application drive at Copesville Secondary School to assist Grade 12 learners with university/college applications.
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Career expo with partners including IT Academy, Berea College, Boston College, DUT and more to support learners with information and applications.
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We partnered with local colleges and organizations to support academic excellence and provide application guidance at Umvuzo High School.
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Empowering Youth was honoured to be recognised by the Msunduzi Municipality for our contribution to library services and youth programmes.
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