About Us
WHO WE ARE
About Project 24
Project24 NPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting voter education, entrepreneurship development, and leadership development for young people in South Africa. We believe that informed and engaged citizens are essential for a healthy democracy, and we are committed to providing workshops and creating platforms to help educate South Africans about their rights and responsibilities as voters. Join us in our mission to empower the next generation of South African leaders.
A survey conducted by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in 2019 found that only 16% of South Africans aged 18-24 voted in the 2019 national elections. This is significantly lower than the overall voter turnout of 65.99%. According to a study conducted by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor in 2020, only 10% of South Africans aged 18-24 were engaged in entrepreneurial activity. This is significantly lower than the global average of 14%. Furthermore, the study revealed that South Africa had the lowest rate of entrepreneurial activity among all countries in sub-Saharan Africa. A study conducted by the South African Institute of Race Relations in 2020 found that only 27% of South Africans believed that young people have the necessary leadership skills to take the country forward. Furthermore, the study found that only 29% of South Africans believed that young people were adequately represented in leadership positions.
WHO WE ARE
Our Vision
To build authentic leaders that will effectively change society generationally through economic participation and political activism.
WHO WE ARE
Our Values
• Democracy
• Transparency
• Leadership
• Active Citizenry
WHO WE ARE
Our Strategic Objectives
• Educating non-voters on voting processes and the importance of voting in South Africa
• Resource mobilization for voter education and outreach programs
• Creating a national database of the youth entrepreneurs and connecting them with resources and funding opportunities
• Developing leadership skills and promoting leadership development programs for young people
• Creating a strong network of Project 24 Ambassadors to spread awareness and mobilize communities towards voting, youth entrepreneurship, and leadership development
• Converting non-voters into active voters through targeted outreach and education programs
• Establishing a live national poll to monitor voter preferences and help shape policy-making.