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South African Youth Affairs (SAYA)

Who we are

South African Youth Affairs (SAYA) is a youth-led, non-partisan, and non-profit organisation dedicated to addressing the most urgent challenges facing young people in South Africa today. We are committed to empowering the youth to actively participate in national development, influence policy, leadership, skills development, entrepreneurship, and community development to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future for South Africa.

Our Purpose

We exist to promote policy participation, champion the mainstreaming of youth priorities in national developmental plans, empower the next generation with future-ready skills, and partner across sectors to tackle systemic challenges.

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Our Vision

To be a leading national youth organisation empowering young South Africans to shape and drive inclusive, sustainable development.

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Our Mission

SAYA exists to uplift the youth of South Africa by creating opportunities, growing leadership, building skills, and amplifying their voices, empowering them to succeed, lead, and shape a better future.

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Our mission aligns with:

The Department of Social Development’s Strategic Plan

The National Development Plan Vision 2030 and National Youth Policy.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Africa Agenda 2063

The Department of Women , Youth and Persons with disabilities.

The Department of Sports, Arts & Culture.

Our Impact

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 Our Partners

We are sustained by the trust, collaboration, and solidarity of allies who believe in the leadership and innovation of young people

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Your Donations Matter

Your contributions fuel youth empowerment, skills and entrepreneurship development, and inclusion towards South Africa’s socio-economic and democratic development agenda.