Empowering Eastern Cape youth for sustainable livelihoods through personal, social, and economic transformation.
Discover Our ProgrammesPhakama is a youth-focused social enterprise and registered NPO dedicated to supporting the accelerated transition of Eastern Cape youth into sustainable livelihoods. We believe empowering youth is key to addressing economic and societal challenges.
Our mission is to partner with youth and society to foster personal transformation, social empowerment, economic opportunities, and active citizenship, creating a brighter future for all.
Fostering self-worth, goal-setting, and health consciousness.
Engaging youth as active partners in community development.
Equipping youth for income-earning opportunities and entrepreneurship.
Encouraging participation in policy and governance.
Signal willingness to join the journey of empowerment.
Personal transformation and foundation skills reinforcement.
Unlocking economic opportunities, building ecosystems, and supporting youth enterprises.
Investing in self-development, health, social change, and active citizenship.
Creating livelihoods in public, private, and social economy sectors.
A transformative career guidance programme for Grade 8–12 learners, integrating personal development and career readiness, aligned with Life Orientation CAPS outcomes.
Focus: Self-awareness, habit formation, self-expression
Activities: Life Map, Affirmation Mirror, Vision Board
Focus: Learning agility, self-leadership, accountability
Activities: SWOT Analysis, Role Model Interview, Elevator Pitch
Focus: Mental focus, transition confidence, resilience
Activities: Stress Toolbox, Mock Interviews, Exit Reflection
Join us in empowering Eastern Cape youth. Partner with us, provide resources, or endorse our model for broader impact.
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