YD Co-Lab

Big news! @YDCoLabZA and @SAMEA_ZA are partnering to strengthen learning and evidence-based practice in the youth development ecosystem. Together we’ll support emerging evaluators, share knowledge, and create new learning opportunities across our networks. Stay tuned for more!

Introducing #Yubuntu - a community of practice platform created by YD Co-Lab to help organisations connect, learn, and share their work. Join us for the Yubuntu in Action workshop, where we’ll explore what the platform is. 🗓️13 Feb | 12:00 | Zoom 🔗 RSVP: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Bridging learning & earning 🎓 Our panel with Youth@Work, PYEI, Jobs Boost & NBI unpacked demand-led strategies for real youth employment impact. #YDSummit2025 #YouthEmployment #BoldSolutions

From hustle to opportunity 💡 Our entrepreneurship panel with ANDE, SAB Foundation, My Dough & Harambee explored how collaboration can turn side hustles into sustainable businesses. #YDSummit2025

How do we build youth agency in democracy? 🗳️ Our panel with Activate!, Y20, Youth Capital & Youth Lab explored collaboration, leadership & youth voice ahead of 2026. #YDSummit2025 #CivicParticipation

✨ We’re live! #YDSummit2025 kicked off with Zulaikha Patel reminding us that youth voices shape the future, and Luvuyo Maseko calling us to connect, shift power & drive change. The energy is unmatched — let’s go! 💪 #CollaborationInAction #YouthDevelopment

We’re thrilled to welcome Ercília Mata Ubisse, Southern Africa Head at @AspenANDE as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🌍 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re excited to welcome Tiyani Mohlaba, COO at @AfrikaTikkun as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💡 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re excited to welcome @ChristineTaphel, CEO of @RLabs South Africa, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💡 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re proud to welcome Zwelidumile Magano, Senior Project Manager: Economic Inclusion at National Business Initiative, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💼 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re honoured to welcome Senzo Mbonambi, Disability Rights Activist & Tech Educator, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💡 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Thabelo Raphala, Founder of @mydough_sa & @ElioraInstitute, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🚀 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re proud to have Rammolotsi Sothoane, Programmes Director at @ActivateZA, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🔥 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re excited to welcome @EricaKempken, Co-Founder of @sayouthatwork, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💼 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr Khwezi Mabasa (REAL @WitsUniversity) as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🌍 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Tebogo Suping, youth activist and policy leader, as a Guest Speaker at the #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🌍 🎟️ Book your ticket: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions

Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund programme director Riyaadh Ebrahim will attend the @YDCoLabZA Summit 2025 on 29 October. DM us to discuss the Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund. Visit jobsboost.org.za to learn more.

Welcome Buhlebethu Magwaza, Project Lead at @YouthCapitalSA, as a Guest Speaker at the #YDCoLabSummit2025! She’s helping shape policies that give youth a fair shot at meaningful work. Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions

🎟️ Where Youth Development Connects. Join us at the #YDCoLabSummit2025 on 29 Oct in Sandton. Get your ticket now 👉 quicket.co.za/events/331591-… #YDCoLabSummit2025 #YouthDevelopment #BoldSolutions

We’re thrilled to announce Zulaikha Patel — global activist, author & changemaker — as the Programme Director & MC of the #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🌍 🎟️ Tickets: quicket.co.za/events/331591-… ✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025