In South Africa there are over 21,000 children living in 345 registered children’s homes.*
At 18 they are forced to leave when government funding ceases.
There is no support system for them and a scarcity of alternative care programmes.
*According to UNICEF
We support young people as they make the difficult transition from children’s home to independence at the age of 18. We do this by matching them with a volunteer mentor who offers friendship, guidance and positive role modelling.
Learn about the Transition to Independent Living (TIL) Youth Mentoring Programme
The TIL programme has grown tremendously since 2008, both in the number of people served and in positive outcomes. Many of our graduates have gone on to higher education, found jobs and are living independently.
Our programme depends upon the support of people like you. With your help we can provide mentorship to the next generation of young people throughout the Western Cape and ultimately throughout South Africa.
It costs SAYes R10,000 for one mentor–mentee match for one year. This includes the recruitment, screening, training, monthly workshops, support from our social worker and graduation of mentors and mentees. Use the currency converter to check what that means in your currency.
SAYes was founded in 2008 to provide much-needed support for children and young people in South Africa. We provide youth leaving children’s homes at the age of 18 with guidance that enables them to develop their skills, further their education and source suitable housing, so they can participate in society as independent, responsible adults.
It costs SAYes R10,000 for one mentor–mentee match for one year. This includes recruitment, screening, training, monthly workshops, support from our social worker and graduation of mentors and mentees.
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