Neftaly, also known as the Southern Africa Youth Project, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth across Southern Africa. Established in 2005 by Neftaly Malatjie, Neftaly operates with the mission of reducing youth unemployment and poverty by providing skills development, education, and economic opportunities. The organization has a strong presence in South Africa, with regional offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg, and Diepsloot.
Neftaly offers accredited and non-accredited short courses in areas such as digital literacy, business administration, entrepreneurship, project management, hospitality, and customer service. These programs are designed to meet the needs of both job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The organization supports youth-owned startups by offering business mentorship, incubation services, market access, and small grants, teaching young entrepreneurs how to write business plans, manage finances, and scale their ventures.
Neftaly integrates digital tools into all its training programs and offers coding bootcamps, basic IT training, and online learning platforms to promote tech-based learning.
Neftaly actively engages communities through awareness campaigns, workshops, and partnerships to promote youth rights, gender equality, mental health awareness, and social cohesion.
Since its inception, Neftaly has impacted thousands of youth across Southern Africa by equipping them with skills, providing employment opportunities, and supporting them in becoming agents of change in their communities. In 2020, the organization was awarded the MTN Award for Social Change for its outstanding monitoring and evaluation efforts, particularly during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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