Hello Young Activist and welcome to the very last episode of 2023!!!! In this episode, join Simphiwe Masilo as she speaks to the founder of the African Entrepreneurship Initiative. Navigating the ins and outs of Entrepreneurship in South Africa is rather challenging. This episode helps young people figure out their next steps in building their own businesses --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/activating-youth-activism/message ..read more

Calling all climate activists and soon to be climate activists On this episode, Simphiwe Masilo speaks to young eco-author and environmental activist Ashely Gore on her work and book Speak Out, as well as climate activist Zaheer Sooliman on the work that he has done on the South African Youth Climate Action Plan and on being a UN delegate and his trip to COP27. #YouthActivism #YouthAreLeading --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/activating-youth-activism/message ..read more

Hi there young activist! Welcome to another episode of Activating Youth Activism, hosted by Siphesihle Mbhele in conversation with Karabo Mokgonyana. Tune into this episode as Siphesihle and Karabo discuss the importance of our voices, as the youth, approaching the 2024 National Elections. This episode comes at an amazing time in lieu of Human Rights Day. This is a call for us all as the youth to go out in our masses and practice our constitutional right to vote!! GO AND REGISTER TO VOTE!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/activating-youth-activism/messag ..read more

Welcome back to a new year of activism with Activating Youth Activism Join our host Simphiwe Masilo as she sits down with Ifraan Mangera from the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation to discuss the National Youth Coalition The NYC was created to tackle the challenges faced by South African youths such as; education, gender-based violence, employment, crime (etc). Stay tuned to find out how you can be a part of the National Youth Coalition. Follow us on Instagram: @activating_youth_activism Follow the Ahmed Kathrda Foundation on Instagram: @KathradaYouth Twitter: @KathradaYouth Facebook: Youth at Ahmed Ka ..read more

Hi Action Figures Join us this week as we interview Bellinah Zwane, our Action Figure in Entreprenuership. Bellinah Zwane is the founder of Mmosi and Mannequin. Stay tuned as she shares how she runs her business and leaves us with gems on how to run an online business, including advise on where most people go wrong. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with our Action Figures and don't forget to purchase your webinar tickets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/activating-youth-activism/message ..read more

Hello, Action Figures AYA is proud to put a spotlight on the Triangle Project through our campaign ACTION FIGURES.  Follow our Instagram page @activatingyouthactivism to keep up to date with our ACTION FIGURES campaign. At the end of the month, we will be hosting a webinar on our ACTION FIGURES in mental health, finance, and beauty. make sure that you purchase your tickets as 10% of all sales will go towards the Triangle Project and the Lebone Foundation. Contact AYA to find out how you could make direct donations to the Triangle Project and the Lebone Foundation. #ACTION FIGURES #TRIAN ..read more

Hello there young activists This week we are joined by the reigning Miss Petite Globe South Africa, Miss Zoe Nyandeni, who will be reflecting on her journey in pageantry, her activism, and her trip to Mexico. Miss Nyandeni currently requires donations for her upcoming trip, so that she may further her pageantry journey. For more information, you may contact her, +27 225 436 95. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/activating-youth-activism/message ..read more

Hello Young Activist, Thank You for tuning into Activating Youth Activism. In this episode, our host Simphiwe Masilo will be interviewing three young leaders, who attended the Youth@SAIIA'S young leaders conference from 10-15 July.  This year's conference was held under the theme "Youth As Implementers of Change".  Stay tuned to hear what our young leaders have to say about being IMPLEMENTERS OF CHANGE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/activating-youth-activism/message ..read more

Hello and welcome back Young Activists, Join your host Simphiwe Masilo as she discusses the topic of the African Diaspora and how it relates to social cohesion with Ijeoma Opara!  Ijeoma Opara is currently aPh.D.D Candidate in Political Science at Stellenbosch University, under the auspices of the SARChi Chair in Gender Politics. Her PH.D project looks into the construction of black femme postfeminist identity in South Africa. After being awarded the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship in 2017, she went on to complete her Masters in International Relations at the University of Cape Town, South Afr ..read more

Hi Young Activists and welcome to another episode of Activiation Youth Activism! On this episode we are discussing YOUTH PARTICIPATION. Hosted by Simphiwe Masilo and joined in conversation with Dimpho Lekgeu from @Youthlabza.  Dimpho Lekgeu is a media producer who's engaging digital media to create an inclusive and participatory young Africa. In her current role, she brings together her passion for media and youth as the Community Manager at Youth Lab; a think tank working to put forward youth perspectives on pressing issues. At Youth Lab, she oversees social media strategy and partnershi ..read more