WELCOME TO THE SOZO FOUNDATION ECOSYSTEM

THE SOZO FOUNDATION ECOSYSTEM MODEL

The SOZO Foundation Final infographic 2023

This is our journey map where youth employability transformation takes place and how we create pathways to youth employment.

Ecosystem definition/: a biological community of interacting and interconnected living organisms in their physical environment.  

Here’s the narrative:

The Sozo Foundation Ecosystem Our youth development model has evolved over twelve years. It is still well-serving and developing. Our impact goal has remained unchanged and simple; develop youth employability that leads to meaningful employment. Just as any healthy ecosystem has an inflow and outflow that enables life to thrive, so we have an inflow and outflow philosophy. We don’t “keep kids busy and off the streets”.

We offer a variety of inflow opportunities to youth who find themselves at various stages of life and in different states of mind and heart.  Once you become part of the ecosystem there are many opportunities for growth, interaction, and movement. This is where the ecosystem does the work itself.  We realize youth developmental states are uniquely different and therefore different youth will exit the ecosystem at different stages.

It remains core to our vision that every youth eventually enters the biosphere of further education, training, and employment. We create pathways to youth employment and our most critical nutrient within the ecosystem is our culture of unconditional love.

OUR ECOSYSTEM ORGANISMS

from ancient greek /organon/ – an instrument or tool for acquiring knowledge

We are equipping and raising up the leaders of tomorrow by transforming the lives of learners and their families. We are breaking the cycle of poverty by preparing individuals for further study and future employment.

We are providing opportunities for NEET youth to learn vocational and job readiness skills. Through an ever-expanding training portfolio, we empower youth with the necessary tools to become employed and generate sustainable income.

Through one-on-one mentorship and coaching, we are supporting youth-owned micro-businesses to create local employment. Our Genesis Incubation Hub provides an inspirational space for internet access, business training and workshops to increase the chance of success and growth of micro businesses.

We are engaging youth with advanced skills training internships and on-the-job training in the industry through social enterprises. We aim to see youth employed and trained with the skills and networks for a lifetime of work.

OUR ECOSYSTEM NUTRIENTS

/ˈnjuːtrɪənt/

plural noun: nutrients – the substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.

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