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About Us
What is NYDA?
Vision, Purpose and Nature of Business
Vision
To mainstream and integrate youth development in all organs of state, private sector and civil society for sustainable livelihoods.
Purpose
To mainstream and integrate youth development for sustainable livelihoods.
Nature of Business
To initiate, facilitate, implement, coordinate and monitor youth development interventions aimed at reducing youth unemployment and promoting social cohesion
NYDA Mandate & Functions
The NYDA’s mandate is to:
- Advance youth development through guidance and support to initiatives across sectors of society and spheres of government.
- Embark on initiatives that seek to advance the economic development of young people.
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of the Integrated Youth Development Plan and Strategy for the country. The two documents serve as guiding instruments in advancing youth development at all levels of government.
The functions of the NYDA include the following:
- National Youth Service and Social Cohesion
- Economic Participation
- Policy, Research and Development
- Governance, Training and Development
- Youth Advisory and Information Services
- National Youth Fund
Developmental Focus
- The NYDA’s primary target group is young people aged between 14 and 35 years.
- The majority of our beneficiaries will be from low income households.
- Emphasis will also be on young persons with disabilities.
Vision, Mission, Purpose and Values
NYDA Operations Executive Committee
| The Executive Committee (Excom) of the NYDA is led by the Chief Executive Officer, Steven Ngobeni, who appoints the members to the Committee. Each member of Excom possesses the necessary qualifications, skills and expertise to head their respective divisions. They are all driven by the infinite potential of young people and are passionate advocates for youth development. Excom meets formally once a month to discuss and make strategic decisions that steer the NYDA to the fulfilment of its mandate. |
