Imijelo Yophuhliso
Young people, families, caregivers, and elders build agency, strengthen relationships, and grow opportunities for wellbeing.
Meaningful social change happens when people, families, and communities build agency, strengthen relationships, foster inclusion, and participate actively in community life.
Identity
A clear sense of self, belonging, and community role
Behaviour
Positive choices shaped by skills, peers, and support
Agency
Confidence and capacity to act with others
Opportunity
Pathways that improve wellbeing and futures
Identity → Behaviour → Agency → Opportunity
Under one umbrella, Imijelo organises community-based platforms across three strategic pillars.
Personal Growth Through Money Management
Using money management as a pathway to personal growth, informed choices, and future readiness. Home of the Smart Generation Movement.
Collective Agency for Wellbeing and Inclusion
Initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, inclusion, family resilience, and community participation for youth and caregivers.
Learning Across Generations, Growing Together
Children, youth, and older adults exchange knowledge through care, play, storytelling, and community dialogue.
Personal growth through money management
Our flagship youth platform helps young people develop identity, make positive life choices, build confidence and agency, and pursue opportunities for their future.
Young people gain knowledge, skills, networks, and confidence to navigate the transition into adulthood.
Disability inclusion programmes, parent support groups, youth wellbeing initiatives, and savings groups strengthen financial resilience and more inclusive communities.
Community-based platforms that centre participation and belonging.
Caregivers of children with disabilities learn together and lead together.
Pooled savings fund livelihoods and economic inclusion for youth, including youth with disabilities.
Inclusive communities grow when children, youth, and older adults engage in care, learning, and knowledge exchange.
We balance warmth with accountability, tracking growth through shared tools and community agreements.
Baseline surveys using Poverty Stoplight indicators.
Monthly monitoring and biannual evaluations.
Personal Development Journals and financial diaries for impact tracking.
MoAs with community groups to guide expectations and accountability.
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