YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM
2025/2026 Directory of Youth Development Organisations
The 2025/2026 Directory of Youth Development Organisations is a practical resource designed to strengthen connection, visibility, and collaboration across South Africa’s youth development ecosystem.
This latest edition features over 600 verified youth-serving organisations across all nine provinces, organised by province and focus area. It helps organisations, funders, policymakers, researchers, and ecosystem partners identify potential collaborators, referral pathways, and sector insights.
Whether you are looking for partners, community-based organisations, or opportunities to strengthen your work, this directory offers a valuable starting point for collective action.
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The Directory of Youth Development Organisations (YDOs), first published in October 2024, is a dynamic and growing resource showcasing organisations driving youth development across South Africa. Covering key areas such as education, job creation, health, social cohesion, and more, this directory is updated annually to reflect the evolving landscape and expand its reach. It aims to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and amplify impact among stakeholders.
Our first publication profiles over 400 organisations. Whether you’re seeking partners, insights, or opportunities, this directory is your gateway to collective action and meaningful change. Join us in building this essential resource for South Africa’s youth development ecosystem.
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Youth Development Ecosystem Report 2023
The Youth Development Collaboration Lab (YD Co-lab) initiated the Youth Development Ecosystem Mapping project as one of the key strategic activities that emerged from extensive consultations within and outside YD Co-lab.
The mapping aims to foster greater transparency among youth development stakeholders and ultimately enhance collective impact. As youth employment initiatives are not well coordinated, the mapping was identified as an important component of a functional youth development environment, since documenting who is currently operating in the space is one step closer to understanding it.
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Find an organisation in your area
To participate in the Youth Development Ecosystem Survey, please click the link below and complete the organisational profile. Once submitted, a YD Co-Lab representative will contact you to verify your information..