The Youth Citizens Action Programme (YCAP) is our youth development competition-based programme and our IMPACT FOCUS is the EMPOWERMENT and MOTIVATION of children and youth through conscientiously teaching leadership skills and competencies for them to become ACTIVE CITIZENS and social entrepreneurs in their communities.
YCAP is a programme that is created by Empowervate (NPO that relies on donor funding) and run in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education with support from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture.
Impact Study: Building Foundations for Educational Success – Sol Plaatje Secondary School’s YCAP Project We are proud to highlight the achievements of the Senior Category winners of the 15th Annual National YCAP Championships, Sol Plaatje Secondary School. Their project, which focused on improving mathematics pass rates for Grade 8 learners, stands as a testament to the
At Empowervate, we are proud to showcase the remarkable impact of the Healthy Food, Healthy Mood project, led by St. Patrick’s Primary School’s YCAP team. St. Patrick Primary School placed FIRST in the 15th Annual National YCAP Championships’ Junior Category. Their initiative has not only transformed the school’s tuckshop but has also sparked a wave
YCAP National Championships 2024 on the Department of Basic Education website
Empowervate, and therefore YCAP operates on a lean model and are thus able to streamline processes, to address change and programme requirements quickly and effectively, all while focusing on the value of what we aim to achieve.
Our lean model not only allows us to focus on what is most important to our vision, mission and goals and subsequently allows us to reach thousands of participants each year, but also ensures our sustainability – we’ve been at it for 12 years (or since 2009)
From a Global Perspective, YCAP and therefore Empowervate is aligned with various Sustainable Development Goals, thus following the blueprint to help achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
