THE PROJECT

SAYM – LSU Capacity Building Programme is a Project of the SAYM in collaboration with LSU, a Swedish based Youth organization. By means of this project we aim to build capacity in youth organizations affiliated to SAYM by equipping them to effectively realize their goals in their bid to create a better future for their members and the society within which they operate. There will be four countries participating in this project, viz Botswana , Lesotho , South Africa and Swaziland .

ORGANISATIONAL NEEDS

SAYM and LSU have recognised the need of strengthening the capacity in youth organisations in Southern Africa and Sweden . The mutual benefit is the attainment of expertise within the field of methods of advocacy, youth leadership development and organisational development.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the SAYM - LSU Capacity Building Programme seeks to create a forum for youth organizations affiliated to SAYM where they can be capacitated through learning and sharing of experiences with our Swedish Partners on matters associated with youth leadership development.

VISION

• To broaden the knowledge and skills base of youth organizations
• To become competent role players in the sociopolitical and economic being of their respective countries and the SADC Sub-region.

ACTIVITY PLAN

There will be workshops, be monitoring evaluation and after-care and support.

EVENTS

• Project Leader Meeting in Sweden and South Africa
• Country Support mission
• Youth Symposium
• Regional Workshop

TARGET GROUP

The target group is youth organisations affiliated to the SAYM. The participants will originate from a diversity of ethnic, economic, geographical, religious, and political backgrounds within the member organisations of firstly SAYM and secondly LSU.