Youth unemployment isn’t just a number it’s a lived experience for millions of young South Africans. Even with existing programs, the truth is this:

Millions of youth remain unseen, unreached, unassisted, and unheard.

The youth unemployment rate consistently sits among the highest in the world. But why?

• Many opportunities require qualifications young people don’t have.

• Many programs choose only “the best candidates” leaving the unselected behind.

• Many youths lack data, guidance, transportation, or confidence.

• Rural and township youth are often excluded simply because of where they live.

• Many jobs require experience but youth can’t get experience without a job.

At YouThryve Development, we believe the “unreached youth” are not hopeless they are untapped potential.

Useful links to understand the youth unemployment landscape

(Official, safe & legal to use)

• Statistics SA Official Youth Unemployment Data
  https://www.statssa.gov.za

• National Youth Policy 2030
  https://www.gov.za

• World Bank Youth Development Indicators
  https://www.worldbank.org