As South Africa continues to experience chronically high unemployment rates, it is clear that a multi-pronged effort, involving both the public and private sectors, is required to support young people as they transition into the world of work. Here, the key elements of NGO youth volunteer programmes are explored and some consideration is given to how this practice might be embraced as a viable first rung strategy for tackling youth unemployment in South Africa. Read more here.

The Perspectives Series: Small things, big changes for little people
Small things can create big changes in the first 1 000 days of life, starting at conception until a child’s second birthday. While this period

