IkamvaYouth works with learners from township-based secondary schools to help them improve their grades, access quality post-school opportunities and return to help others do the same. IkamvaYouth accepts learners based on their motivation to participate, as opposed to their academic results; most learners have averages well below 50% when they join.
- Since 2004, 1474 committed learners (75% attendance and higher) have participated in IkamvaYouth programmes
- There are currently 7 Branches in 3 Provinces across SA with 711 learners (grade 8 –12); growing to 15 branches, 5510 learners (grade 8-12) and 1045 Grade 12’s by 2016
- IkamvaYouth has consistently achieved between 85-100% matric pass rate since 2005
- Particularly significant is the quality of these passes which enable access to tertiary institutions: 67% of IkamvaYouth learners matriculating since 2005 have accessed tertiary institutions; nationally access for black youth is less than 10%
- Overall, 77% of learners have accessed tertiary education, a learnership or employment within 2.5 months of matriculating
- More than 50% of matriculating learners stay on to volunteer the next generation of learners each year.
Dr Van Der Berg's Development Policy Research Unit has conducted an independent evaluation of IkamvaYouth's work: Read the Summary and Download the full report here.
IkamvaYouth's impact reaches beyond individual successful learners as a result of our democratic approach to leadership and developing civic awareness in the communities we work. At its core IkamvaYouth addresses the challenges of urban poverty and inequality perpetuated by South Africa's education crisis.
For reports on the organisation's annual impact and results, please refer to the Annual Reports.
