Youth For Change

13/04/2026

Last week Saturday, we had the privilege of giving back to our community by painting the home of one of our community members. 🎨🏠

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to restoring dignity, creating safe living spaces, and bringing hope where it’s needed most. What may seem like a simple coat of paint can make a powerful difference in someone’s life.

A big thank you to our dedicated team who showed up with energy, teamwork, and passion. Your efforts continue to prove that real change starts with us.

Together, we are building a stronger, cleaner, and more united community. 💪

13/03/2026

"​According to the founder, the long-term goal is to see young people open their own businesses, secure employment and take leadership roles in society."

Spot on! 🎯

Last week, we were honored by The Herald with an article about our ambitious and bold initiave.

Read the accounts of our chairperson on the link below.

Thank you The Herald, and journalist Siphokazi Mnyobe.

Youth For Change, a non-profit organization formed during the COVID-19 pandemic by Sithenkosi Innocent Bobani, Sisonke Bobani, and Avela Bongoza, has opened its first office in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay.

02/03/2026

Youth for Change kicked off our first campaign of the year on Saturday by painting the container that we’re converting into our future offices. This space will grow with us as we continue refurbishing it step by step.

A big thank you to Ina Olivier for sponsoring the paint and brushes. We appreciate the support from our local community in Plettenberg Bay. It makes a real difference.

We’re still looking for assistance with items on the attached list. If you can help, please reach out.

27/02/2026

Inspiring 👏👏👏👏

26/02/2026

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Late last year, a good Samaritan donated a shipping container (image 1) for us to convert into our own office.

This is a big win after years of trying, and it gives our NPO a proper base for governance, records, stakeholder engagement, and compliance. It feels like we have reached a real milestone.

We would like to express our gratitude to the “good Samaritan’’ for their selfless and generous donation. It is gestures like these that restores our faith and hope in the community.

In addition, we have also managed to secure a temporary location for the office. Our long-term goal is to secure space where we can be able to conduct our activities, where it be easily accessible to the community it benefits. But we are also grateful to the local business that has allowed us to temporarily occupy the space until we get to our goal. Hopefully someone is reading this and will direct us to the right doors?! 🤞

We would further like to appeal to the public assist us by extending their hand by donating the following operational items that will help us be functional. Prospective donors can either donate the listed items (image 2) or can donate monetary support to the bank details (image 3).

To our community partners and prospective donors, No item or amount is too little - please do support us with what you have, and we will very much appreciate it.

NB: For more information you can directly contact our Chairperson Innocent on 082 887 1636 or our Secretary Zukisani 062 243 2930.

24/02/2026

Plett family

We are Youth for Change, a community organisation based here in Plettenberg Bay, working hard to make a real difference in our town.

We have been actively involved in:

🏠 Painting houses for the elderly
🧹 Cleaning illegal dumping areas
🤝 Supporting and uplifting our community
As part of our next project, we are planning to:
✅ Paint 5 houses for elderly residents
✅ Clean 2 illegal dumping sites
✅ Establish 3 food gardens to support families in need

We are kindly asking for your support, Plett family. We need assistance with:
- Paint
- Brushes and painting equipment

Any donations that can help us complete these projects

Your contribution, big or small, will make a huge difference. Together we can build a cleaner, safer and more caring Plettenberg Bay.

If you would like to assist, please inbox us.

Let’s stand together for our community.

17/10/2025

A big thank you to the Youth For Change Organising Team — the dedicated group behind planning and running the 2025 Soccer Tournament! 🙌

These selected few worked tirelessly to make sure everything ran smoothly on and off the field. Behind them, our other volunteer members continue to support Youth For Change projects throughout the year, helping us reach and uplift more young people.

The Executive Team extends our heartfelt appreciation to every one of you — your hard work and commitment made this tournament a success!

❤️

16/10/2025

A huge thank you to Musa pixels — the man behind the lens capturing every moment of the Youth For Change Soccer Tournament 2025! 📸⚽

A true professional who delivers quality work, easy to work with, humble, and a genuine fan of the game. Your pictures told the story of the tournament perfectly.

We’re grateful for your contribution brother and definitely look forward to working with you again in the future!

NB: Musa Pixels is a Freelance Sports photographer from the Garden Route. You can see his amazing work on his page or you can text him on WhatsApp +27 63 166 3357.
Schedule sakhe masigcwale zii bookings! 🙌🏼

15/10/2025

A big thank you to our team of referees who worked tirelessly throughout the Youth For Change Soccer Tournament 2025! ⚽👏

Your professionalism, fairness, and commitment kept every match running smoothly from start to finish. On behalf of Youth For Change, we truly appreciate your hard work and hope to continue working together on future projects.

15/10/2025

A massive thank you to our amazing sponsors who made the Youth For Change Sports Tournament 2025 possible! 🙌

To Shell Ultra City Plettenberg Bay, Plettenberg Bay Country Club, Offshore Adventures , Masiqhame Trading , Bitou Tree and Ground Work, Ramadan, and Bongani Kwano Shop — your support went far beyond donations; it gave our youth the chance to shine, compete, and grow.

From Youth For Change and the young people of our region, we say thank you. This tournament’s success is your success too — we couldn’t have done it without you! 💛⚽

15/10/2025

A special shoutout to Plettenberg Bay Country Club for making sure all our teams were fed with fresh sandwiches throughout the tournament! 💛

We also appreciate Mrs. Barbi Doyle May for joining us on both days and supporting the youth from the sidelines — we hope you enjoyed the games as much as we did! ⚽👏