Shiv – Shakthi
Youth Empowerment Foundation
The Shiv Shakti Youth Empowerment Foundation is a registered non-profit organization committed to the empowerment of youth through comprehensive development programs that focus on mental well-being, life skills, education, leadership, and employment readiness. Grounded in the principles of transformation and empowerment, we aspire to motivate the upcoming generation to transcend their circumstances and cultivate a purposeful life.
We are actively seeking funding to implement and expand our core programs, aiming to reach over 1,000 youth throughout Kwa-Zulu Natal within the next 12 months.
Young individuals in South Africa are confronted with escalating challenges, which encompass poverty, unemployment, mental health issues, substance abuse, violence, and a deficiency of guidance. Numerous individuals lack access to supportive systems that foster their personal development, resilience, and economic self-sufficiency. In the absence of intervention, these challenges exacerbate the cycle of poverty, despair, and underachievement.
Shiv Shakti seeks to disrupt this cycle by equipping young individuals with the essential tools, mentorship, and support required for their success.
Project Objectives
To provide mental health support and personal development coaching to 1,000 youth.
To deliver life skills and leadership training across 10 schools and 3 communities.
To implement job readiness and entrepreneurship initiatives for a minimum of 300 unemployed youth.
To initiate the EmpowerHER project aimed at 200 girls and young women.
To establish community youth hubs that create secure environments for learning and personal growth.
Proposed Programs
Rise with Purpose – A 12-week coaching and empowerment journey.
Voice of the Youth – A platform for youth-led forums and dialogue.
EmpowerHER – Targeted empowerment for girls and young women.
Skills for Success – Job readiness, CV writing, and entrepreneurship coaching.
Shakti Circles – Emotional healing support groups and mental health education.
Sustainability Plan
Shiv Shakti aims to pursue sustainability through a hybrid model that encompasses grant funding, corporate sponsorships, skills development partnerships, paid workshops, and contributions from donors. Furthermore, we aspire to empower youth alumni to assume the role of peer facilitators, thereby ensuring community ownership and sustained impact.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Our impact will be measured through:
Pre- and post-program assessments.
Testimonials and case studies.
Youth attendance and engagement tracking.
Feedback from stakeholders (schools, parents, youth).
Annual impact reports.
Funding Details
Organization Name:
Shiv Shakti Youth Empowerment Foundation
NPO Registration Number:
K2025243390
Contact Person:
Urisha Deochand & Sanjeev Deochand
Position:
Founder/Director
Contact Details:
076 889 1444 / 082 8282 260
Email Address:
urisha@smartpathsa.co.za
Location:
25 Oaklands Drive, Oaklands, Verulam, 4339
Tax Number:
9267832278
Your support will help Shiv Shakti serve as a catalyst for youth transformation. By funding our programs, you’re not just investing in individuals; you’re also contributing to stronger and more resilient communities. Together, we can unlock the potential of South Africa’s youth and create a future driven by empowered, capable young leaders.