by Minesh Singh | Oct 17, 2023 | Featured, Harambee in the News
“Africa is full of doers with impact who are unfortunately not always recognised for what they do. This year’s MB100 award does just that, it proves that there is valuable work being done across the continent that yields significant social benefit. It has been incredibly gratifying to see so many African doers recognised and rewarded for their impactful work.” – Sharmi Surianarain, Chief Impact Officer at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, and one of the African representatives on the judging panel.”
by Minesh Singh | Sep 5, 2023 | Featured, Harambee in the News
South Africa grapples with a daunting challenge – soaring youth unemployment rates that touch over 60 percent among 15 to 34-year-olds. It’s a problem that threatens not just the individuals but the entire nation’s economic well-being. Amid this crisis, one non-profit organization, Harambee, has emerged as a beacon of hope, dedicated to addressing this pressing issue head-on. But they’re not alone in this mission. LGT Venture Philanthropy stands shoulder to shoulder with Harambee, offering more than just financial support. In this article, we’ll explore how Harambee’s innovative strategy, coupled with the commitment of individuals like Nhlanhla Junior Ngulube and Lutho Mbonambi through the LGT Impact Fellowship, is making a profound impact on youth unemployment and sustainability in South Africa.
by Minesh Singh | Sep 5, 2023 | Featured, Harambee in the News
The South African job market has seen some interesting dynamics in recent times. While the aftermath of the pandemic initially showed promising signs of improvement in youth employment, it’s evident that female youth employment has hit a plateau, in stark contrast to the growth observed among their male counterparts.
by Minesh Singh | Jul 5, 2023 | Featured, Harambee in the News
Youth Month in June is when we celebrate the potential and resilience of our young people. This past Youth Month, we continued to beat the drum of inclusion while emphasising that inclusion and growth did not have to be at odds. In fact, all our experience and evidence suggest that inclusion makes business, economic and social sense.
by Minesh Singh | Aug 11, 2022 | Featured, Harambee in the News
The personal and social costs of the employment crisis are not gender neutral. Women experience disproportionately worse outcomes than men at every stage. While we celebrate Women’s Month, Harambee continues to shine a spotlight on the gendered dimension of youth employment in South Africa and the specific actions we can take to address this.