Seize the Light Foundation

17/06/2026

As a virtual delegate at the World Bank Group Youth Summit, our founder, Khanyi Tshabalala, witnessed firsthand how rapidly the global job landscape is evolving. In a world where young people already face unprecedented challenges in securing meaningful employment, even long‑trusted institutions such as the World Bank and IMF are finding it increasingly difficult to forecast future job trends as AI accelerates change.

A key insight emerged: relying solely on traditional pathways is no longer enough. Young people must be empowered to create their own opportunities.

She explores these themes in the latest edition of The Lantern Newsletter.

In a rapidly changing job landscape, young people face unprecedented challenges in securing meaningful employment. With 1.2 billion youth in emerging markets reaching working age in the next decade…

16/06/2026

During the recent World Bank Youth Summit, the urgency of the youth employment crisis was clear. With 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce in the next decade and only 400 million jobs projected to be created, we must rethink our approach.

Entrepreneurship is not just a buzzword, it’s a necessity. As AI and market uncertainties reshape the job landscape, young people are encouraged to create their own opportunities.

This conversation is just the beginning. Let’s explore how we can support our youth in this evolving landscape.

16/06/2026

The UK’s move to restrict social media access for under‑16s is not just policy, it’s a reckoning.

For years, young people have been carrying the weight of a digital ecosystem that was never designed with their wellbeing in mind. This announcement signals what many communities, caregivers, and mental‑health advocates have been demanding: protection is overdue, and inaction is no longer an option.

This is a global wake‑up call. If governments are finally stepping in, then organisations, tech companies, and civil society must step up too. Young people deserve digital spaces that honour their safety, dignity, and potential, not environments that exploit their attention and undermine their mental health.

We stand with every effort that puts youth wellbeing first.

15/06/2026

Our founder, Khanyi Tshabalala, shares insights from her recent participation as a virtual delegate at the World Bank Group Youth Summit.

With 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce in the next decade and only 400 million jobs projected to be created, we must rethink our approach.

Entrepreneurship is not just a buzzword, it’s a necessity. As AI and market uncertainties reshape the job landscape, young people are encouraged to create their own opportunities.

But here’s the reality: starting a business is tough. It requires a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of the market and politics. We must prepare the youth for this uncertainty, equipping them with the right skills and mindset.

This conversation is just the beginning. Let’s explore how we can support our youth in this evolving landscape.

04/06/2026

The discussions emerging from the 79th World Health Assembly reflect a critical shift in global policy thinking. For too long, health has been positioned as a secondary consideration, something to be resourced after economic priorities are determined. That approach is no longer tenable.

There is growing recognition that economies must be intentionally designed to generate health, equity, and long‑term resilience. A society cannot sustain productivity or competitiveness if its underlying systems are structurally unwell.

In the latest edition of The Lantern Newsletter, we examine what this shift means for policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders shaping the future of human capital and sustainable development.

The most important idea to emerge from conversations around the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly was not simply that countries need to spend more on health. It was something more ambitious: that…

03/06/2026

Across global education systems, evidence continues to show that integrated wellbeing practices improve student focus, emotional regulation, and long‑term learning outcomes. In Aotearoa New Zealand, schools incorporating Māori breathing rituals are demonstrating how culturally grounded approaches can reduce stress and strengthen readiness to learn.

As education systems evolve, the mandate is clear: Wellbeing is not an add‑on, it is core infrastructure for learning and human development.

21/05/2026

Today, on , we celebrate one of the world’s simplest yet most meaningful wellbeing practices. Across cultures, tea has long been a symbol of connection and reflection.

In a fast‑paced world, a mindful tea ritual offers a moment to pause and reset. The act of preparing and drinking tea can support wellbeing by:
🍃 Encouraging intentional breathing and grounding
🍃 Reducing stress through sensory awareness
🍃 Creating space for calm during demanding days
🍃 Strengthening connection with ourselves and with others

Here’s to moments of stillness that help us show up with clarity, compassion, and presence.

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20/05/2026

At Seize the Light Foundation, we see how young people are navigating a world where opportunity and uncertainty coexist. They’re ready for the digital economy, yet still held back by inequality, outdated curricula, and limited access to meaningful work.

At the 2026 LSE Africa Summit, our Founder & CEO, Khanyi Tshabalala, underscored a clear message: the future depends on building systems that recognise youth potential, centre wellbeing, and create real pathways into dignified, future‑focused work.

She expands on in this in the latest edition of The Lantern Newsletter.

Africa’s youth are ready. Our institutions must rise to meet their ambition.

Read here: https://seizethelightstudio.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/reflections-from-the-lse-africa-summit-reimagining-youth-employment-and-education-in-an-ai-economy/

Contributing as a panelist at the LSE Africa Summit 2026, discussing Education Systems and Youth Employment in an AI Economy, was more than an opportunity to share ideas, it was a moment to collect…

19/05/2026

Mental health is digital health 🤝

18/05/2026

A new TIME opinion piece highlights a growing reality: our devices are no longer just tools. They’re shaping how we think, how we relate, and how present we are in our own lives. Research shows people now check their phones more than 100 times a day, and adults spend over eight hours daily on screens, more time than many spend sleeping.

The consequences are no longer abstract. Excessive screen time is linked to rising stress, anxiety and disrupted sleep.

At a time when wellbeing, focus, and human connection are more essential than ever, this piece is a powerful reminder that intentional design and intentional habits matter. Technology should enhance our lives, not erode them.

As an organisation committed to mental‑health equity and digital wellbeing, we believe conversations like this are essential to shaping healthier digital ecosystems, for young people, for families, and for workplaces navigating the future of work.

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