STARTUP PICNIC FOUNDATION

Startup Picnic Academy and SP Foundation are launching an initiative to reduce unemployment by offering rapid skills courses for young people in townships and villages. With a donation of as little as R50, supporters can help fund these courses and empower participants to earn an income within weeks of completion.

Empowering Youth with Practical Skills

The rapid courses cover a wide range of practical skills, including hairdressing, sneaker cleaning, nail technology, barbering, electronics repair, business launch, job readiness, and more. These courses are designed to provide immediate, tangible benefits, equipping young people with the skills they need to enter the job market and start earning a sustainable income.

Community Impact

Currently, over 100 young people are on the database, eager to receive these life-changing skills. The focus areas include Mamelodi, Jane Furse, Wattville, and Siyabuswa. Since 2016, Startup Picnic Academy has successfully run training programs in collaboration with both NGOs and corporations, s...