Afrika Tikkun is calling for early, long-term measures to address South Africa’s youth unemployment rate, which it cites as nearly 61%. The organization’s CEO, Marc Lubner, says meaningful change requires a holistic approach that begins in early childhood and continues through to young people’s entry into employment. According to the account, the emphasis is on supporting disadvantaged children over time rather than focusing only on later-stage training or job placement. The call aligns the youth unemployment challenge with earlier social and educational interventions, arguing that strengthening outcomes earlier in life can improve employment prospects when young people reach working age. The organization frames the issue as one that needs sustained support across multiple stages of development, with early identification of needs and continued assistance through education and into employment pathways.
Afrika Tikkun urges early intervention to address South Africa’s 61% youth unemployment
Afrika Tikkun is calling for early, long-term measures to address South Africa’s youth unemployment rate, which it cites as nearly 61%. The organization’s CEO, Marc Lubner, says meaningful change requ...
- South Africa’s youth unemployment rate is cited at nearly 61%.
- Afrika Tikkun says solutions require a long-term, holistic approach.
- Afrika Tikkun’s CEO Marc Lubner argues interventions should start in early childhood.
- The organization calls for support for disadvantaged children through to employment.
- The proposal focuses on improving employment prospects by addressing earlier disadvantages.
With youth unemployment in South Africa sitting at nearly 61%, Afrika Tikkun Group CEO Marc Lubner says meaningful change will only come through a long-term, holistic approach that supports disadvantaged children from early childhood through to employment.
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