A young man with short hair and a slight beard wearing a black shirt and a brown leather apron, standing inside a modern kitchen or coffee shop. He is looking at the camera with a slight smile, with shelves filled with kitchen items visible in the background.

AspireYouth in a nutshell

Our implementation partner AspireYouth, provides economic opportunities and emotional wellness support to young South Africans who have not completed their schooling and who live in poverty.

Their formal,18-month program helps program participants establish micro businesses by providing skills training and seed funding.

AspireYouth’s track record shows that 70% of their program participants have doubled their income since the program outset, and 50% have increased their monthly income by at least 5 times. They implement a rigorous measurement program to ensure success.

How do we implement?

We support local experts who can make it happen

We believe that local expertise is essential to driving meaningful change. That’s why we work with a reputable implementation partner in South Africa (AspireYouth) who has deep knowledge and a proven track record in supporting small businesses.

We support AspireYouth by:

  • Raising funds

    • Business sponsorships

    • Individual donations

    • An annual fundraiser

  • Providing mentoring and expertise

    • Leverage Canadian and South African experts to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners