Sometimes transformation begins with a simple moment: a young person being given the opportunity to step away from what they know, meet people who see possibility in them, and discover that their voice matters. At the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, our Youth Camp is one of those spaces. For four days, young people come together to…
#YouthLivesMatter: From the Classroom to the Community As South Africa marks 50 years since the June 16 Uprising, young people across Gauteng are carrying forward the spirit of youth activism through the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s #YouthLivesMatter campaign. Launched during Youth Month, the campaign seeks to connect the legacy of the youth of 1976 with the…
YOUTH LEADERSHIP & ACTIVISM PROGRAMME: BUILDING A GENERATION THAT IGNITES CHANGE We are proud to share our impact during the 2025/2026 reporting period. Across Gauteng, young people continue to demonstrate that they are not merely beneficiaries of change, but active participants in shaping the future of their communities. Through civic education, entrepreneurship, academic support, leadership…
From 26 to 29 March 2026, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Youth Programme participated in the 8th Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill. The festival brought together a wide range of workshops, dialogues, and public engagements focused on human rights, constitutional values, and active citizenship. As part of Activism Row, youth members engaged directly with participants,…
On 21 March 2026, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation launched the Billy and Elsie Nair Learner Support Programme, marking both Human Rights Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The programme focuses on providing targeted academic support to learners, with the aim of improving outcomes in key subjects and expanding access to…
Our Annual Youth Camp 2025 brought together young activists at Dimalachite River Lodge on the Vaal River for a dynamic and immersive weekend of learning, collaboration, and connection. Throughout the camp, participants engaged in a variety of activities – from cooking and braai competitions to river rafting and colour splash challenges – that strengthened teamwork,…
Are you ready to lead change in your community? The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Youth Leadership & Activism Programme (YLAP) is here to empower young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to stand up, speak out, and make a difference. Through youth clubs across communities, we create safe, exciting, and supportive spaces where young…