Creating pathways to youth employment
Education, Skills Training, Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprises that connect youth in South Africa to employment opportunities. In turn, we're kick-starting a hyperlocal community ecosystem.
South Africa's youth unemployment crisis is solvable
It’s true. South Africa has the highest unemployment rate in the world. A staggering 60% of all 15 to 24-year-olds are unemployed, with little hope of securing future employment.
It’s not a question of unwillingness to work. It’s a question of access to employability opportunities.
At Sozo, we connect unemployed youth to the education, skills & support they need to find (or create*) employment
Here's how we do it
Programmes
See our work in action
Take a virtual tour of our facilities, programmes & Vrygrond, the community in which we work.
Sometimes, seeing seems unbelievable
We're changing the narrative on youth unemployment, one passionate youth at a time.
Youth Upskilled
Jobs Secured
School Drop-Out Rate
Sozo Stories
Avela's Story
Blazing a trail towards a brighter future
From a humble upbringing in Vrygrond to becoming the first in her family to attend university, read Avela’s story of resilience and transformation.
Tyron's Story
From Dropout to Barista Entrepreneur
From dropout to successful barista and entrepreneur: Tyron shares his inspiring journey of resilience and determination.
