Solving youth unemployment through partnerships.
WHO WE ARE
Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works with partners to find solutions for the challenge of youth unemployment. Our partners who, like us, are committed to results that can work at scale – include government, the private sector, civil society, and over 4 million youth. We are working to unlock jobs and break down the barriers that keep millions of young South Africans unemployed. Our vision is of a growing economy and a society that works, powered by the potential of young people.
Harambee is an anchor partner in a breakthrough platform called SA Youth which brings together many partners to create a single national network to allow young people to access a wide selection of jobs and skilling opportunities, and for opportunity holders to access young engaged work-seekers – for free!
3.9 million
work-seekers supported
1.4 Million
opportunities enabled for work-seekers
2 524
employer partners
R24.9 billion
income for youth
Updated 23 March 2024
PARTNERS
HARAMBEE NEWS
Firing on All Cylinders: A Joint Approach to Tackling Youth Unemployment
As the QLFS is published this week, we must set it in the context of another recent publication from the national statistical office: the census.
Prioritising Women in Male-Dominated Sectors through Targeted Job Initiatives
South African women face significant challenges when entering the job market. Despite being more educated – women in South Africa are 10% more likely to pass...
Harambee Marks Milestone of Supporting 4 Million Young South Africans on SA Youth Platform
Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator has reached a significant milestone in its mission to address youth unemployment in South Africa. Since...
Empowering Young Women Entrepreneurs
Our Chief Operations Officer, Ureshni Morrison, spoke with SAFM’s Michelle Constant about initiatives supporting young female entrepreneurs and...
Tackling Gender Disparities in South Africa’s Workforce
In a recent interview, our Chief Impact Officer, Sharmi Surianarain, highlighted the ongoing gender disparities in South Africa’s workforce. Despite...
Worth the Wage: Winning the War on the Gender Gap
As the QLFS is published this week, we must set it in the context of another recent publication from the national statistical office: the census.
Every single day, thousands of lives are impacted by the work of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator.
Harambee has contributed to enabling inclusive growth, resilient cities, and sustainable economies in the partnerships that it built with business and government
Harambee has provided cutting edge insights - globally - on the barriers facing young people and what is needed to break them down
Harambee's work has created the leading example in nation-building by business, civil society and government.
