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Mamelani Empowering youth & communities 🌱 Resilience • Health • Leadership We empower youth to navigate life’s transitions, build resilience, and lead change.

Mamelani is a youth development organisation that walks alongside young people and communities in their growth. Through our programmes in youth resilience, community health, and grassroots leadership, we equip people with the knowledge, skills, and networks they need to shape positive futures. Together, we believe in creating stronger, healthier, and more connected communities across South Africa.

Mental Health matters at every stage of life, especially during times of change.For young people transitioning out of al...
10/10/2026

Mental Health matters at every stage of life, especially during times of change.

For young people transitioning out of alternative care, moving towards independence can bring new opportunities, but it can also come with uncertainty, pressure and challenges that arent always easy to talk about.

This World Mental Health Day, we're challenging some common misconceptions about mental health and reminding young people that asking for support is nothing to be ashamed of.

What do you think people misconceive about mental health? Comment down below.

18 is an important stop, but it is not where the journey ends.When young people leave CYCC's, there are still new places...
09/10/2026

18 is an important stop, but it is not where the journey ends.

When young people leave CYCC's, there are still new places to go, opportunities to explore and decisions to make. Having support along the way can make all the difference when it comes to finding their direction and becoming independent.

No young person should have to take the journey alone.

Follow Mamelani to find out more about why support Beyond the age of 18 matters.

Becoming independent doesn’t happen overnight.Sometimes, it’s the little things along the way that make the biggest diff...
08/10/2026

Becoming independent doesn’t happen overnight.

Sometimes, it’s the little things along the way that make the biggest difference: someone checking in, listening when things feel a bit difficult, offering encouragement, or simply reminding you that it’s okay to ask for help.

For young people finding their way into adulthood, having someone in your corner can mean more than we realize.

Growing into independence doesn’t mean doing everything on your own.

What little things do people do that help you feel supported, comment down below ↓

06/10/2026

There’s something powerful about taking a moment to look back at where you’ve been and recognise what has helped you get to where you are.

During Saturday’s Building Bridges session, our young people mapped out their journeys, reflecting on important milestones, challenges, achievements, personal strengths and the people and places that have supported them along the way.

Through creative activities and conversations, they had space to think about what they want to carry forward and what they might be ready to leave behind.

Every journey is different, and every young person brings their own strengths, experiences and support networks with them.

What experiences defined who you are today? Comment down below.

For young people leaving care, the path beyond 18 doesn't always have every stepping stone in place.Support can help cre...
02/10/2026

For young people leaving care, the path beyond 18 doesn't always have every stepping stone in place.

Support can help create the space to take the next step, navigate the gaps and keep moving forward.

Becoming independent is a journey with many steps, not something that just happens at a specific age.

18 is a stepping stone, not the end of the journey.

Follow Mamelani to learn more about why support beyond 18 matters.

At 18, there are so many directions you could take.Work home, education, relationships, sometimes you’re still figuring ...
25/09/2026

At 18, there are so many directions you could take.
Work home, education, relationships, sometimes you’re still figuring out where you want to go.
For young people leaving care and turning 18 it can be difficult to know in which direction to go. It is the beginning of a new journey, with new choices, challenges and opportunities along the way.
Having someone beside to support you in making important decisions can make a difference as you find your way.
18 is a milestone, not the end of the journey.
Follow Mamelani to learn more about why support beyond 18 matters.

This Heritage Day, we’re thinking about the parts of ourselves we carry with us as we move through life.For young people...
24/09/2026

This Heritage Day, we’re thinking about the parts of ourselves we carry with us as we move through life.

For young people transitioning out of care, heritage can be found in the stories they grow up with, the people who shape them, the traditions they share and the places that feel like home.

As young people build lives of their own, these pieces of who they are can remain an important part of the journey into independence.

Today, we celebrate the many cultures, stories and experiences that make us who we are.

What is one part of your heritage that you carry with you? Share it with us in the comments.

22/09/2026

This weekend, our young people explored identity through creativity, conversation and mask-making.

Together, they reflected on how they see themselves, how others may see them, and the different parts of ourselves we show in different spaces.

Through creating their own masks, they had a chance to express themselves, while exploring trust, respect, belonging and what helps us feel safe enough to be ourselves.

The session also included preparing chicken wraps and sharing lunch, creating an opportunity to work together and take responsibility as a group.

We love creating spaces where young people can express themselves, connect with one another and feel comfortable being who they are.

Follow us to see more of the moments that help young people grow, connect and thrive.

For young people leaving Child and Youth Care Centers, navigating their way through being an independent adult can somet...
18/09/2026

For young people leaving Child and Youth Care Centers, navigating their way through being an independent adult can sometimes feel like finding their way through a maze.

We believe no young person should have to find their way alone. Every young person deserves someone beside them to listen, offer guidance and support.

Having someone who can help them find their way through the maze can help ease the young persons transition into independence.

How did you feel navigating the maze of adulthood after you turned 18? Comment down below.

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13 Hely Street
Ndabeni
7405

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:30

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