Our Programmes
Live initiatives changing outcomes right now — from national youth service to grassroots coaching and flagship tournaments.
Where the work happens
Youthful Impact 1300
1 300 opportunities for young people in meaningful work, skills training and community service — with mentorship extended to partner NPOs. Skills pathways include business, IT, security, driving and sports officiating.
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Coaching & Sports Development
We adopt local schools, run community tournaments and certify coaches. In 2026 we partnered with the Sports Institute of Excellence to place 21 young people from Potchefstroom into a Soccer Coaching Level 1 course.
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Youthful Impact 1300 is our National Youth Service Phase 5 programme. It places 1 300 young people into paid work, skills training and community service, beginning with 650 in the first cohort across 169 sites in five provinces.
Participants contribute through six focus areas: education support; arts, culture, sport and recreation; community work and greening; early childhood development; social support services; and agriculture and food security.
Alongside the work, participants can train with our skills partners in business, IT, security, driving and sports officiating, so they leave more employable than when they arrived. We also mentor two partner NPOs to strengthen local delivery.
Coaching & Sports Development
Sport is where Athletes In Need began. We adopt local schools, coordinate community tournaments, and open doors to accredited coaching for young people.
Sixty coaches have been certified in basic coaching skills through the North West University, and in 2026 we partnered with the Sports Institute of Excellence to place 21 young people from Potchefstroom into a Soccer Coaching Level 1 course.
Tournaments & community events
Signature events that give athletes a stage and a community a reason to gather.
Phase 5, in the community
Real programme activity across the North West — community service, early childhood development, environmental education, and sports & wellness in Promosa, Jouberton, Kanana and Khuma.
Want to bring a programme to your community?
We partner with schools, municipalities and sponsors to run tournaments, coaching and outreach.