SUFF Academy empowers young people with skills, knowledge, and opportunities to create lasting change in their communities.
SUFF Academy was established on the 26 September 2009, in partnership with Tvibit Youth Culture House and the Nordic Youth Film Festival as a youth development organisation.
OUR VISION: To be one of the leading youth development organisations within South Africa with an international footprint.
OUR MISSION: To Develop the Next Generation of Innovators
Our programs are primarily run from our Youth Cafés in George, Oudtshoorn, Riversdale, and Uniondale, with remote training available in nearby towns. We currently serve the entire Garden Route and Central Karoo regions.
Our team is made up of passionate and dynamic young people committed to empowering and uplifting the youth through impactful programs and initiatives.
SUFF Academy empowers young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive. We offer top-tier training in entrepreneurship, digital skills, and career development, ensuring youth gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant expertise. Through strong partnerships, we provide mentorship, networking, and real-world learning.
Our inclusive programs make life-changing opportunities accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable. With expert trainers, innovative resources, and tailored support, SUFF Academy stands out as a leader in youth empowerment. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a young professional, SUFF Academy is your gateway to success and a brighter future.
Create national and regional dialogues, social innovation challenges and other events across the region to develop 21st century digital skills, foster social entrepreneurship, provide leadership training opportunities, and raise awareness about the SDGs.
Youth Empowerment Alliances to support young entrepreneurs - particularly young women and marginalised youth from undeserved communities - by connecting them with resources, mentors, partners and other in-kind support.
Youth-orientated and youth friendly policies, being developed and adopted, on a national and regional level through thought leadership and multi-stakeholder platform for engagement, especially engaging with national level agencies.
Action-orientated research that informs and improves all aspects of engagement with the youth participants. Better programme delivery, greater awareness of challenges like Climate Change, Gender Inclusivity, and Digital Disruption.
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We are looking into new areas that can boost the chances of employment for young people around the world.
Technology is fundamentally changing work and relationships, but this shift is unequally felt across the world.
To bridge the skills gap, opportunities must be enhanced for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.
Quantitative employment measurements do not reflect quality of employment and deeper understanding of today's working conditions is required.
Young people are 1.6 times more likely than adults to display entrepreneurial activity and this can be encouraged.
97 Samrock Place,
York Street, George, 6530
Western Cape, South Africa
Phone: (+27) 44-873-5655
Voortrekker Road, Parrow,
Cape Town, 7500
Western Cape, South Africa
Phone: (+27) 69-371-4638
