In South Africa, FXB is focusing on education and life skills development for youth.
In this effort, FXB opened the first After School – Life Skills program in Alexandra Township in June 2000 to support young people, aged 12-18, who have lost their parents to AIDS.
In 2006, FXB added a new activity under the outreach programs: the Youth Club program. The Youth Club is comprised of young people who have participated in the After School – Life Skills program for at least three years. The program’s primary objective is to eventually train the young people to operate the program, including successfully managing all of its activities and administrative aspects.
In 2013, FXB opened a first Vocational Training program in the Soweto and Alexandra townships in Johannesburg for 120 young people over three years.
The program is designed to help young people gain the opportunities for a successful future and to enable a life above the poverty line.
How we helped
- Economic Activities
- Education
Where we are working
Recent Blog Posts
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Developing potential of young people in Colombia
Written by: Marina Zoullas, FXB Communications Intern, who travelled this summer to Colombia and interviewed families that participated in the FXB Village program. It was... -
Crowdfunding Campaign Launch
Crowdfunding Campaign: Help Sra. Yamile Sarmiento build a cement house Written by: Marina Zoullas, FXB Communications Intern, who travelled this summer to Colombia... -
“The Human Face of Migration”: speech by Albina du Boisrouvray, FXB International Founder and Honorary President
Presenting an analysis of historical contexts, testimonies, experiences and lessons learned was the focus of this joint United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural... -
Marina Zoullas: Youth must get involved in 2015 UN Sustainable Development Goals
FXB USA is thrilled to share voices and experiences of our diverse interns who greatly contribute to our work. Today, we are sharing Marina Zoullas’ perspective on the FXBVillage...
