Young people learn to recognize and challenge discrimination in South Africa
Young people learn to recognize and challenge discrimination in South Africa
AMANDLA Social Enterprises
Partner
South Africa
Location
3 years
Duration
Introduction
AMANDLA tackles discrimination at its core to break cycles of inequality.
Community details
Although formal segregation ended with apartheid in 1994, townships – areas historically established under apartheid for Black South Africans – across South Africa continue to face deep-rooted challenges, including structural inequality, limited economic opportunities, and high rates of gender-based violence. Nearly half of South African women have experienced gender-based violence, according to the Africa Health Organisation. AMANDLA aims to help break the cycle of systemic inequality and violence. Nelson Mandela said, “Sport has the power to change the world, it has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.” With that outlook, AMANDLA Safe-Hub harnesses the power of sport and other development offerings to create long-lasting change in these communities.
About the project
AMANDLA Safe-Hub equips young people in townships with the knowledge, skills and support to recognise and challenge hate and discrimination. Using a cradle-to-career approach, it combines education, sport, life skills, and employability support to create lasting impact. By creating safe spaces for dialogue, individuals affected by discrimination – including survivors of gender-based violence and former perpetrators share their lived experiences, fostering a shared understanding and commitment to change. The project uses anti-discrimination training to tackle various forms of hate such as racism, gender-based violence, and xenophobia, helping participants identify these behaviours and stand up against them. Additionally, young people develop skills to effectively challenge prejudice and foster empathy, enabling them to become role models within their communities. By bringing people together for educational community events and open discussions, Safe-Hub promotes understanding, inclusion, and meaningful change.
United by Sport
From helping young people recognise various forms of discrimination to empowering them to raise their voices, and stand-up against discriminatory behaviours, AMANDLA Social Enterprise programmes use sports to help change society for the better.
Requested grant amount
€682,000
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