Year Beyond's mission to reshape the youth of our nation

On today's radio show the Morning Cruise, our own Khusi caught up with Tania Colyn to discuss her work with Year Beyond, an organization focused on providing unemployed youths (aged 18-25) meaningful work experience while simultaneously encouraging a culture of service to the community. 

Too often matriculated youths in South Africa find themselves turning to drugs, criminal activity, and gangs when they come home to an empty house with nothing to occupy their time. Year Beyond provides these young adults the opportunity to provide work experience, give back to their community and stay on the right track for a bright future.

www.yearbeyond.org

Starting in 2015, Year Beyond has seen many young people find their passions, go back to school, and find success in many fields due to the educational and service-oriented experience provided.

The Youth Service Program is highly competitive, however, anyone between the ages of 18 and 25 who lives in the Western Cape may apply. Tania urges, "It could change your life."

By: Benjamin Guarna and Jonah Lieberman

In Studio Today: Thohera Fagodien

Thohera Fagodien, a Factreton resident is passionate about her community. She contributed to Mid-Morning Madness today by sharing her story on the Morning Cruise.

This everyday hero and former ballroom dancer, developed a love for the youth and community and is passionate about 'putting Kensington on the map' because she believes there are many people who want to help. She would love to see the development of community projects that facilitate the social development of the Factreton youth, through sport and performing arts.

Recently Tohera was incited to action when a fire ravaged the homes of families in her community. She used Facebook to mobilise the community and to draw attention to their plight. She would like to appeal to anyone who would like to get involved in the community and give back, she says she's been blessed because she 'pays it forward' but there is much work to be done and she would like you help! Contact Thohera at fire3@cellc.blackberry.com