Values
INCLUSION
Consider all perspectives equally and honestly.
INTEGRITY
Honor the best in ourselves and others.
INSPIRATION
Move people to believe in better.
INNOVATION
Make a difference differently.
IMPACT
Create change that matters.
IYF established roots in South Africa more than 15 years ago. At IYF, we believe that educated, employed and engaged young people possess the power to solve the world’s toughest problems. At the heart of IYF’s efforts is building partnerships, initiatives and curricular that prepares young people to succeed as citizens, learners, employees, entrepreneurs and change-makers.
In the South African context, IYF collaborates with government, industry, and civil society to strengthen TVET training systems that contribute towards making the school to work transition a smooth journey for young people.
Consider all perspectives equally and honestly.
Honor the best in ourselves and others.
Move people to believe in better.
Make a difference differently.
Create change that matters.
IYF South Africa advocates for meaningful change through advocating for youth empowerment and skills development with an acknowledgement of the potential of young people.
IYF South Africa operates in five provinces -Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Her background and family history has allowed her to understand the barriers to youth empowerment and ultimately drives her commitment to want to make a substantive contribution to moving the needle on youth employability.
He is a qualified Education, Training and Development Practitioner and has previously worked at Discovery Holdings as a corporate trainer and the South African Broadcasting Corporation where he managed the Skills Development function.
FACTS ABOUT KERRIN ODENDAAL
• Languages: English
• Country of birth: South Africa
• Hobbies: Traveling, pilates, eating good food and wine
FACTS ABOUT JOY-LYNN DE KOCK
• Languages: Afrikaans, English
• Country of birth: South Africa
• Hobbies: Painting, cooking, & baking
FACTS ABOUT ANGELINA GOVINDSAMY
• Languages: English
• Country of birth: South Africa
• Hobbies: Travel and watching documentaries
FACTS ABOUT MASAKHANE MLAMLA
• Languages: English, isiXhosa
• Country of birth South Africa
• Hobbies: Hiking, Bungee Jumping, and playing indoor soccer
FACTS ABOUT SIMPHIWE NKOSI
• Languages: English, Sotho, Zulu
• Country of birth: South Africa
• Hobbies: Cooking and reading