WHAT WE DO
We provide opportunity to motivated youth where opportunity is limited.
Mentoring
Mission: Relationship
We connect recent graduates in the community that understand local culture, students' backgrounds, and the issues students encounter to provide high school students with a consistent, positive role-model relationship.
Tutoring
Mission: Education
We connect students with the resources needed to be successful in high school and beyond through one-on-one and small group learning experiences led by local mentors and volunteers.
Entrepreneurship
Mission: Employment
We provide students and graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience through practical business training and career exposure. Learners have gained exposure and experience in culinary arts, graphic design, textiles, automotive repair and more.
Agriculture
Mission: Sustainability
We provide agricultural education and resources for students and graduates to replicate small-scale agricultural ventures, empowering them to produce their own food. The food grown in our student-managed garden is sold to the local community, and is often reserved for purchase before even it is ready for harvest!
Postgraduate
Mission: Leadership
We commit to walk alongside students beyond high school to help find a university scholarship, a microloan to start a business, or job search assistance to ensure every graduate has the opportunity to fulfill their career goals.
2020 STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Sanelisiwe Mhlongo
Congratulations, Sanelisiwe!
In February of this year, our mentors reflected back on 2020, and determined that Sanelisiwe Mhlongo would represent Ubuntu Youth as our 2020 Student of the Year. Sanelisiwe was chosen by her mentors for this award because of her serious attitude when it came to her studies along with her impressive leadership abilities. "She was helpful around the youth center even before she was appointed class president. She always arrived on time after school and ensured that everything was in order before leaving. She is also very respectful and disciplined." said her mentor, Nelly. Congratulations, Sanelisiwe. We are very proud of you!
PHOTO GALLERY
WHO WE ARE
Dube
Mentor/Tutor
Ubuntu Youth graduate.
Soccer and ultimate frisbee MVP.
Greenest thumb on staff.
Socks with sandals kind of guy.
Andile
Mentor/Tutor
Ubuntu Youth graduate.
Math whiz.
Jokester.
Always up for a challenge.
Nelly
Mentor/Tutor
Ubuntu Youth graduate.
University student.
Peer motivator.
Make-up master.
Alyssa
Executive Director
Oklahoma State graduate.
Doesn't take "no" for an answer.
Enneagram 7.
Harmless prankster.
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alyssa@ubuntuyouth.org
Scout & Mango
Official Mascots
Food motivated.
Doesn't take "no" for an answer.
Snake hunters.
Professional nappers.
