Dondolo
YUPS is dedicated to nurturing the potential of young minds and fostering sustainable communities. Our innovative agriculture training program, Dondolo is designed to equip the youth with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the evolving world of agriculture
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June 2024
YUPS in partnership with NYDA
Empowering Youth Through Agriculture:
YUPS is dedicated to nurturing the potential of young minds and fostering sustainable communities. Our innovative agriculture training program, Dondolo, is designed to equip the youth with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the evolving world of agriculture
Key Features:
- Hands-On Learning: Our program emphasizes experiential learning, providing participants with practical, real-world agricultural experiences.
- Sustainability Focus: YUPS is committed to promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable farming practices. Through Dondolo, we instill a deep appreciation for responsible agriculture.
- Community Engagement: We believe in the power of community. Dondolo encourages collaboration and community involvement, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the future of agriculture.
- Inclusive Approach: YUPS is committed to inclusivity. Dondolo is designed to empower all youths, including those with disabilities, providing tailored support and accommodations to ensure equal access and opportunity.
- Technology Integration: We embrace cutting-edge technology to make agriculture more accessible to everyone. Through the integration of drones and AI, Dondolo enables participants to engage in modern agricultural practices, regardless of physical ability or background.
- Community Support: Inclusivity thrives in community. Dondolo fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where every voice is heard and valued, enriching the learning experience for all.
Dondolo
We make sure that seniors get all four balanced meals by distributing hampers to their families. We also have a backyard garden programme helping them start and regularly maintain their gardens through our dedicated youth volunteers. This activity helps to strengthen the seniors’ joints and muscles, improve their heart health and circulation and keep their minds and bodies healthy.
Our Partners
YUPS in partnership with Microsoft
Microsoft GSI South Africa
YUPS has partnered with Microsoft and the Global Skills Initiative with a shared goal to help 25 Million people globally to develop the most important and in demand skills for the fourth industrial revolution.
In the three months since its launch, the initiative has reached 10 million engaged learners in 231 countries – and more than 83 000 in South Africa. So far, Software Developer, Customer Service Specialist, and Data Analyst have emerged as the most popular and in-demand learning paths.
The initiative aims to bring new digital skills to underserved populations and reskill workers impacted by COVID-19 and the economic crisis it precipitated. Unemployment is a widespread challenge in South Africa, hitting 43.2% in the first quarter of 2021 and steadily rising because of the impact of the pandemic.
Six Years of Impact
YUPS (Youth Upliftment Projects & Skills development) is an NPO aimed at combating poverty and creating opportunities for the youth of South Africa. We equip young South Africans in current 4IR skills and assist them in obtaining employment and internships as well as developing them to think like entrepreneurs.
We raise our community through high impact projects such as feeding programmes, art, film, and music initiatives to promote creativity and good health, and awareness creation for important issues facing the country.
Selected Projects
Global Skills Initiative South Africa with Microsoft
We provide I.T Training through educational programmes, corporate-sponsored programmes and workshops, allowing youth in our community to acquire skills, qualifications and expertise.
Feeding Programmes
Medical experts have proven that diet is the basis of health in human beings and good nutrition is essential to maintain excellent physical and mental wellbeing. We provide delicious hampers that can feed families.
FAQ
HOW CAN I JOIN THE TRAINING?
You can either visit us at one of our offices for enrollment or register via our online form.
HOW CAN I BE A SPONSOR?
You can fill out the form on the contact us page and one of our representatives will get back to you as soon as possible.
HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER?
You can email us your profile and project or you can fill in the form on the contact us page. Clearly state what you want to volunteer and we will reach out to you to come to one of our offices.
How can i donate funding?
You can either visit our offices to drop off your donations, parcels, gifts, hampers, etc. Alternatively, you can deposit your donation into our bank account found on the donate page.
Our Partners
