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Imijelo Yophuhliso
Enabling inclusive communities where people contribute their strengths, participate meaningfully, and thrive together.
We believe that every person has strengths to contribute. When people participate meaningfully in community life and are valued for who they are, communities become more inclusive and creating a society where everyone can thrive together.
Person
Contribute strengths.
Community
Promote participation and belonging.
Society
Thrive together.
Person → Community → Society
Under one umbrella, Imijelo organises community-based platforms across three strategic pillars.
Supporting young people to develop the confidence, leadership, life skills, and agency needed to navigate their transition into adulthood and pursue meaningful opportunities.
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Enabling Inclusion, Participation, and Belonging
Promoting inclusive early childhood development and empowering parents and caregivers to support the participation, inclusion, and wellbeing of children with disabilities.
Learning Across Generations, Growing Together
Creating opportunities that enable intergenerational learning, mutual support, and meaningful participation in community life.
Personal growth through money management
Our flagship youth platform helps young people develop identity, make positive life choices, build confidence and agency, and pursue opportunities for their future.
Young people gain knowledge, skills, networks, and confidence to navigate the transition into adulthood.
Strengthening the environments that enable children with disabilities to participate fully in family, community, and learning contexts. The parent support groups strengthen families, promote peer learning among caregivers, and contribute to more inclusive communities for children with disabilities.
Create safe spaces where parents can connect, share experiences, access support, and learn from one another.
Strengthen financial capability, collective saving, and economic resilience through community-based savings and investment practices.
Support the participation, learning, and development of all children through inclusive early childhood development opportunities that value diversity and belonging.
Inclusive communities grow when children, youth, and older adults engage in care, learning, and knowledge exchange.
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Serves as the overarching outcome of all our work. By advancing youth empowerment, disability inclusion, intergenerational learning, and social participation, Imijelo contributes to stronger relationships, greater inclusion, increased agency, and more resilient communities.
We balance warmth with accountability, tracking growth through shared tools and community agreements.
Baseline surveys using Poverty Stoplight indicators.
Monthly monitoring and biannual evaluations.
Personal Development Journals and financial diaries for impact tracking.
MoAs with community groups to guide expectations and accountability.
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Build a global network that sustains local leadership and learning.
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