Youth organisation making an impact in the West Rand community
Since they partnered with government, the Making Us Youth Organization (MUYO) drastically has changed many lives in Kagiso and its surroundings.
The Making Us Youth Organization (MUYO) which is funded by the Gauteng Department of Social Development in Kagiso Extension 12 is determined to eradicate poverty across the region.
MUYO is accredited to provide youth development programmes. It was founded by Ronny Tshabalala, Mosimanegape Mampe and Solomon Segone nine years ago.
Tshabalala, co-founder and centre manager, explained how the NPO makes a difference in society.
He said the centre has linked more beneficiaries with the employers locally, following completion of training offered. The centre offers Life Skills Training, Business Skills, Technical Training, Social Change and Entrepreneurship, and beneficiaries also have access to free Wi-Fi at the centre.
Tshabalala added that since they partnered with the Gauteng Department of Social Development six years ago, they drastically have changed many lives in Kagiso and its surroundings. They assist young people with jobs, leadership skills and bursary research, and offer space for beneficiaries to type their CVs. Beneficiaries are profiled to determine their needs, and some are directed to life skills, business, and different fields of work.
Others who already have certain skills are linked with employers.
He indicated that they also assist fellow youth to establish their own organisations, such as Ithemba Labantu that is making a difference in Merafong by closing the unemployment gap.
“We are grateful to the Gauteng Department of Social Development for the assistance they offered us. We are still going strong because of them. We are happy with the progress me have made since the department started funding us, as they did not only assist our organisation with funding, they also capacitated us with more knowledge to run our organisation.
“Furthermore, we would like to expand into other business ventures to ensure the youth and broader community gain access to economic opportunities through our centre. I would like to encourage youth to come and access our services – they will gain a lot,” said Tshabalala.
