Programme Leader: Mbongeni Mtshali
Programme Background
Youth Alive is run independently by the youths from the Hats & Glasses group with nominal guidance from the Kuyasa staff. The youths decide its direction completely.
Current Activities
- Organizing local youth talent shows twice or three times a year whereby Original poetry, song, dance and hip hop rapping are often a part of these shows.
- Outreach efforts through performance shows and friendships formed with the boys at the juvenile detention centre at least every other month.
- Organized the Kayamandi Youth Day event in conjunction with South Africa’s National Youth Day (June 16).
Other People Involved
Youth Leaders Involved
Holistic Impact of Programme
Youth Alive helps to expose youth to performing in public. It provides a platform for them to showcase their talents in performing arts.
Future Plans/Visions for the Programme
- We dream of having our own recording studio in which we can produce excellent music, to obtain that level whereby we can develop singers of professional caliber.
- To organize workshops for guest speakers (undergraduates/professionals in the field) to expose and encourage our members in the various areas of performing arts.
- To receive proper training on event planning and organizing i.e. for concerts.
Wish List/Needs for the Programme
- Adequate sound system for our performance shows.
- Start-up funds for studio establishment.
- Audio equipment for recording sessions.
- Funds for organizing performance shows.