Tsoga Youth Development empower young lives in Thembisa
“With adequate information and the skills we provide to young people, we enable them to help themselves, to grow and kick start change in them."
Tsoga Youth Development (TYD) is a non-profit organisation in Ebony Park, Thembisa, started in 2019 and officially established in September 2022 by Robert Selokela.
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Selokela said their primary focus is to empower and advise young people.
They aim to restore positive mindsets, build and motivate talents, and conduct career guidance expos to address the challenges and coping mechanisms for the fourth industrial revolution.
TYD provides skills development and assists and encourages the youth to have access to and participate in different sports.
“We also focus on engaging youth in dialogue sessions aimed at discussing, debating, voicing out and mapping out issues affecting their lives and instilling a mindset of self-reliance,” said Selokela.
According to Selokela, TYD aims to conduct motivational sessions and career guidance initiatives to revive lost hopes, instil positive thinking and shape fruitful young champions who will preserve South Africa’s economic reputation.
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“Our mandate is to create access to information and encourage positive thinking,” he said.
He added that TYD hopes to achieve well-being that enhances social development, builds a promising future for young people, emphasises the development of self-esteem, instils the mindset of self-reliance, and assists and encourages young people in discovering and showcasing their talents by using them appropriately.
Selokela said the youth struggle to get adequate information that would enable them to grow, one of the reasons he started the organisation.
“With adequate information and the skills we provide to young people, we enable them to help themselves, to grow and kick start change in them.
“We also provide a platform for learners to develop skills and get access to knowledge to have a better understanding and make smart career choices,” he said.
In addition, Selokela said TYD helps young people to realise their full potential by preparing them for the challenges of life and by engaging them in experiential learning programmes that benefit youth leadership, character education and development of self-esteem.
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He said the organisation has no sponsors, but local business owners assist with a few items like water and sound.
“The Department of Health, labour, high education, sports and Nedbank support our initiatives, and in co-ordination with us, create access to information and well-being,’’ he added.
Since the TYD started, it has hosted many events like career guidance and sports activities.
Selokela shared that he sees TYD in the future as an independent organisation that seeks to provide a platform for learners to shape their skill set, make smart career choices, have a platform to access information for youth development and provide skills and training to empower them to establish or grow their business and talents.
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