Youth Philanthropy Programme South Africa (YIPPSA

We had an interview with Samantha Castle and Africa Kashe from the Youth Philanthropy Programme South Africa (YIPPSA). YIPSSA was established by Inyathelo - The South African Institute for Advancement in 2006. Since its inception the programme has observed the impact that has been made on and by participating learners, particularly the outstanding contributions made to charity organizations in their local communities. With 9 schools on board, and with the involvement of at least 5 learners at each school, the potential to “Make a Difference” is enormous. In 2007, it was calculated that, the lives of more than 7 000 people were positively affected through the services offered by those organizations supported by these schools.

YIPPSA’s focus is to strengthen the tradition of giving at schools by establishing a YIPPSA Social Committee at each school. These committees play a fundamental role in cementing the tradition of giving at each school and serve to inspire and motivate fellow learners to activate their social responsibility by contributing to fund-raising efforts and volunteering time at community organizations.

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