Collaboration and partnerships with government, the private sector, civil society and philanthropic organisations are critical to success. We need funders, decision makers, development practitioners, government, business, youth organisations and concerned citizens of South Africa to act now! Together, we can do something about the challenges our youth are facing.
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Clients and Funders
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the work of Lucha Lunako so far!
Besides B-BBEE points, by implementing programmes with Lucha Lunako, corporates have numerous benefits such as contributing to the reduction of youth unemployment and poverty by creating job opportunities, and ultimately upskilling potential employees or enhancing the capabilities of their existing workforce. Thus any company that implements these initiatives through us is going far beyond compliance checkboxes to also positively contribute to solving youth unemployability in our country.
Together with our programme partner, The CATCH Trust, we are very proud to be the only South African youth project selected as one of 14 recipients for the international Sport for Education and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (SESLA) programme for 2025. SESLA was formed by Laureus Sport for Good, together with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) alongside key African sport and social development institutions. This ground-breaking programme aims to advance youth education and employability through sport in Africa.
We are working with numerous municipalities who are interested in integrating our cost-effective programmes to help empower their local youth with the skills and confidence needed to successfully navigate the transition from school to adulthood.
Hear from our programme partners, whose work has been positively impacted by our programmes and initiatives
The Lucha Lunako programme has undoubtedly had a positive impact on our team's personal and professional growth
We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a transformative experience and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to unlock their full potential and drive positive change in their lives
Through partnering with Lucha Lunako, we have inspired future leaders, promoted financial independence, and nurtured well-rounded individuals who are prepared for various life challenges and opportunities, beyond the cricket field.
Youth in South Africa face a 59.7% unemployment rate. This statistic is itself a trauma – how do they get past this?
At Life Choices, like Lucha, it’s not just about imparting technical skills; it’s about securing the wellbeing of the whole person, and healing and personal development are integral.