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Harnessing the Power of Sport to Inspire Young People
After continuing successful partnerships with Nike and Waves for Change, SAYes was delighted to be invited to present at the prestigious Laureus Sport for Good event in Johannesburg. We were able to engage with organisations, and young people alike, to describe the work of SAYes; what we do; and the power of mentoring.
SAYes Ambassador Michel joined Bridget for a Q&A, where they highlighted the power of mentorship, then Michel explained the impact that the SAYes programme has had on his success. He believes that it changes lives, opens doors, and creates opportunities.
The Laureus Sport for Good Youth Summit
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation has long been a pioneer in using sport as a dynamic tool for social change. Through a global network of over 140 organisations dedicated to social development, Laureus addresses some of the world’s most critical issues, particularly those affecting young people. Their innovative methods leverage sport to tackle challenges in education, employability, and entrepreneurship, leaving a lasting and positive impact on communities across the globe.?
The Youth Summit in South Africa
In South Africa, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, in collaboration with key partners, hosted a Youth Summit centered around these critical themes. The event was designed for young people aged 18-35, from post-matric level to middle management, aiming to foster discussions on employability, education, and entrepreneurship through the lens of sport for development.?
Why this Summit matters?
Youth unemployment and limited access to education are pressing issues in South Africa today. However, sport offers a unique avenue to empower young people, providing them with essential skills and networks to build sustainable futures. The Summit provides an invaluable platform where young delegates can gain insights from industry leaders in sport, education, and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, all driven by the shared goal of promoting social change in their communities.?
To cap it all off, we were excited to listen to SAYes Patron, and South Africa rugby legend, Jean De Villiers, who was also a guest speaker at the event.
Below: Natalie Du Toit (Laureus Ambassador), Bridget (SAYes Lead - SA Partner Programmes) and Michel (SAYes Ambassador).
SAYes and Nike e-mentoring Programme
We’re excited to announce that our partnership with Nike will launch again next year. Look out for details coming soon…
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Matching Success in the UK
Our Greater London Authority (GLA) and ‘New Deal for Young People’ programme is truly up and running now.
In September, our Transition Specialists matched and contracted 24 new, and returning mentors, from around the globe - with young Londoners.
But?we still need more volunteers to reach our ongoing targets. We're actively recruiting now, seeking 60 mentors before the end of this year.
Email: [email protected] to apply.
The Global Financial Literacy Gap: How We Can All Be Money Mentors
In the second of her new Thought Leadership Articles, SAYes Founder and Executive Director, Michelle Potter, explores how mentoring can prompt important conversations about financial literacy amongst young people.
Read the article on our website blog: https://sayesmentoring.org/the-global-financial-literacy-gap-how-we-can-all-be-money-mentors/
We’ve been working closely with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG); Netto; and Deloittes, to provide meaningful workshops on Financial Education.
Investing in the Future
We were recently invited to attend a workshop on Financial Education, organised by one of our partners, Netto Invest.
The SAYes Alumni, and mentees from some of our partner Child and Youth Centres (St George’s and SOS Children’s Villages), had the opportunity to learn important aspects of financial literacy, and dealing with money.
After the event, Netto Invest Communications Manager, Annuschka du Preez, commended the young people who people attended:
“It was such a pleasure doing this event with SAYes. The planning process was seamless and on the day all the guests arrived in good spirits. We were pleasantly surprised with their confidence in asking questions and their general interest in what the presenters had to say. Everyone was so interactive and enjoyable. Looking forward to our next experience with SAYes!”