ENGAGE SOUTH AFRICA
At Engage South Africa, we are convinced that every young person can become a leader and that youth have a fundamental role to play in the shaping of more inclusive, just and sustainable communities and countries. As such, we are committed to strengthening democracy and human rights in South Africa through the promotion of active youth leadership and civic participation.
We offer a variety of educational and skills-development programs that:
- Equip youth with the knowledge, skills and confidence for active leadership and civic engagement
- Empower and support youth to be co-creators of community-based action for human rights and democracy
- Connect youth to platforms and decision-making spaces where they can exercise their civic rights and responsibilities.
OUR VISION
A connected democratic South Africa, co-created by civically engaged Youth
OUR MISSION
To actively promote youth leadership and civic engagement to strengthen democracy and human rights in South Africa
OUR VALUES
We do not affiliate with any particular political party, religion or ideology. We promote honest and constructive dialogue, awareness, non-violence and positive engagement of youth in society. We believe in human rights, responsibility, freedom of choice and the power of diversity. We actively promote equality in terms of gender, race and economic opportunities and condemn all forms of discrimination.