YD Co-Lab

The Youth Development Collaboration Lab is a developing network of organisations and individuals who work towards advancing the youth development sector

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

How do we measure what truly matters?
Join @YDCoLabZA & @SAMEA_ZA for a practical virtual session on MEL, impact storytelling & data-informed decision-making for youth development organisations.

📅 27 May | 12PM–2PM
📍Virtual
Register: https://t.co/fJMM2zxFTL

#MERL #Webinar

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

@AmathubaC @AmathubaC thank you so much for the acknowledgement and thank you for supporting us every step of the way in our journey🙏

[Amathuba Collective @AmathubaC]

🌟Partner Spotlight: @YDCoLabZA Co-Lab 🇿🇦

They're building a collective voice, driving collaboration, and uplifting youth dev in SA. 📚Their YDO Directory features 400+ orgs driving change.

Thank you for the impact, YD Co-Lab! 👏

#YDCoLab #YouthDevelopment #AmathubaCollective

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

Big news! @YDCoLabZA and @SAMEA_ZA are partnering to strengthen learning and evidence-based practice in the youth development ecosystem.

Together we’ll support emerging evaluators, share knowledge, and create new learning opportunities across our networks. Stay tuned for more!

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

Introducing #Yubuntu - a community of practice platform created by YD Co-Lab to help organisations connect, learn, and share their work. Join us for the Yubuntu in Action workshop, where we’ll explore what the platform is.

🗓️13 Feb | 12:00 | Zoom
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/esB9TbSXfG

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

Bridging learning & earning 🎓 Our panel with Youth@Work, PYEI, Jobs Boost & NBI unpacked demand-led strategies for real youth employment impact. #YDSummit2025 #YouthEmployment #BoldSolutions

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

From hustle to opportunity 💡 Our entrepreneurship panel with ANDE, SAB Foundation, My Dough & Harambee explored how collaboration can turn side hustles into sustainable businesses. #YDSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

How do we build youth agency in democracy? 🗳️ Our panel with Activate!, Y20, Youth Capital & Youth Lab explored collaboration, leadership & youth voice ahead of 2026. #YDSummit2025 #CivicParticipation

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

✨ We’re live! #YDSummit2025 kicked off with Zulaikha Patel reminding us that youth voices shape the future, and Luvuyo Maseko calling us to connect, shift power & drive change. The energy is unmatched — let’s go! 💪 #CollaborationInAction #YouthDevelopment

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re thrilled to welcome Ercília Mata Ubisse, Southern Africa Head at @AspenANDE as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🌍

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxUnR2

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re excited to welcome Tiyani Mohlaba, COO at @AfrikaTikkun as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💡

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxTQ1u

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re excited to welcome @ChristineTaphel, CEO of @RLabs South Africa, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💡

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxUnR2

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re proud to welcome Zwelidumile Magano, Senior Project Manager: Economic Inclusion at National Business Initiative, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💼

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxUnR2

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re honoured to welcome Senzo Mbonambi, Disability Rights Activist & Tech Educator, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💡

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxUnR2

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re thrilled to welcome Thabelo Raphala, Founder of @mydough_sa & @ElioraInstitute, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🚀

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxUnR2

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re proud to have Rammolotsi Sothoane, Programmes Director at @ActivateZA, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🔥

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxTQ1u

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re excited to welcome @EricaKempken, Co-Founder of @sayouthatwork, as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 💼
🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxTQ1u

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re excited to welcome Dr Khwezi Mabasa (REAL @WitsUniversity) as a Guest Speaker at #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🌍

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/7LHFqxTQ1u

✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions #YDCoLabSummit2025

[YD Co-Lab @YDCoLabZA]

We’re thrilled to welcome Tebogo Suping, youth activist and policy leader, as a Guest Speaker at the #YDCoLabSummit2025! 🌍
🎟️ Book your ticket: https://t.co/7LHFqxTQ1u
✨ Rethink & Explore: Honest Conversations, Bold Solutions

[Jobs Boost @Jobs_Boost]

Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund programme director Riyaadh Ebrahim will attend the @YDCoLabZA Summit 2025 on 29 October.

DM us to discuss the Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund.

Visit https://t.co/sxhbX4NfCV to learn more.