We equip children from disadvantaged communities with entrepreneurial, financial literacy and workplace-readiness skills — empowering them to become the authors of their own destiny.
South Africa's school system is leaving children unprepared for the world of work. The gap between starting school and building a livelihood is where futures are lost.
The Young Entrepreneurs Foundation is a registered NPO and Public Benefit Organisation whose major objective is to attract donor funding and corporate sponsorships — bringing entrepreneurship and financial literacy programmes to children from previously disadvantaged communities.
We believe exposing children to entrepreneurship from an early age is one of the most powerful ways to break the cycle of poverty. Youth unemployment and real socio-economic change can only be addressed if we build an entrepreneurial culture in South Africa — and that begins with our children.
We spark the entrepreneurial spirit — building confidence, creativity, initiative and the courage to create value.
The basics of money management every child should learn early: saving, budgeting, spending wisely and giving.
21st-century skills — leadership, teamwork, resilience and problem-solving — for the changing world of work.
Children start and run their own micro-enterprises. They learn by doing — it's edutainment at its best.
Using business to do good — driving social and environmental change in their own communities.
We bring out the best in every child, rewarding achievement and the audacity to dream beyond their circumstances.
Associating with the YE Foundation delivers measurable social impact — and tangible benefits for your business.
Your donations are tax-deductible, and support your transformation agenda — B-BBEE, CSI and Skills Development.
Implementation agents in all provinces mean your sponsorship can reach communities wherever you operate.
Facilitation, resource planning, quality control, monitoring, governance and reporting — managed for you.
Fund a school in your area of operation or your existing network — reaching kids from disadvantaged communities.
Strategic partnerships multiply impact. We recommend 3–5+ year projects for real, lasting change.
We track and report on participation and progress, so you can see exactly what your contribution achieves.
From a pre-school puppet show on money, through micro-enterprise projects, to teen business incubation and life-after-school readiness — the Young Entrepreneurs curriculum spans every stage. Entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and workplace readiness, delivered as edutainment.
Whether you're a company looking to make your CSI count, a foundation seeking measurable impact, or a donor who believes in our children — we'd love to talk.