Case Study: Empowering Youth Through Skills Development
Date: 9 December 2015
Reach: 28,744 Youth
Partners: Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF) & Comic Relief
In December 2015, Neftaly, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and Comic Relief, successfully delivered a transformative skills development initiative reaching 28,744 young people across South Africa. The program aimed to equip youth with practical skills, leadership development, and entrepreneurial capabilities to enhance their employability and social impact.
Through interactive workshops, mentorship sessions, and community engagement activities, participants were empowered to:
- Identify and harness their personal and professional strengths.
- Develop entrepreneurial and employability skills tailored to their interests.
- Engage actively in community development projects, fostering social responsibility and leadership.
The collaboration with NMCF ensured alignment with broader youth empowerment goals, while support from Comic Relief allowed Neftaly to scale the program nationally, ensuring diverse and inclusive participation.
This initiative exemplifies the power of partnerships in addressing youth unemployment and underdevelopment, leaving a lasting impact on thousands of young lives, inspiring confidence, skills acquisition, and a vision for a better future.
Impact Highlights:
- 28,744 youth engaged across multiple provinces.
- Practical skills training in entrepreneurship, leadership, and employability.
- Strengthened community engagement and social responsibility among youth.
- Empowered participants with confidence to pursue career and personal development opportunities.
Neftaly’s partnership approach demonstrates how coordinated efforts can create meaningful, sustainable change for young people and their communities.

