• Ubuntu Youth Empowerment Program 2026

    Please fill out the form below to express your interest in joining our youth mentoring program delivered by the Organisation of African Communities in Western Australia (OACWA)

  • Program Overview

    The Ubuntu Youth Empowerment Program is a six-month initiative designed to build resilience, leadership, and positive pathways for African Australian youth aged 13–17 in Western Australia.
    Grounded in the African philosophy of Ubuntu – “I am because we are”, the program helps young people strengthen their sense of identity, belonging, and community connection.

    Delivered through a Friday–Saturday model, the program blends learning with real-world practice:

    Fridays: Interactive workshops on life skills, mental health, digital safety, relationships and many more topics.
    Saturdays: Dynamic Practical sessions with role plays, challenges, and teamwork activities.
    By combining knowledge and practice, Ubuntu empowers young people to make positive choices, manage emotions, and thrive within their families and communities.

     

    Program Benefits

    • Develop self-confidence, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
    • Strengthen emotional resilience and conflict management abilities.
    • Build healthy friendships and respectful relationships.
    • Learn about WA law, cyber safety, and digital responsibility.
    • Access to mentors, excursions, meals, and transport during sessions.

    Who Can Join

    The program is open to youth aged 13–17 years who:

    • Want to strengthen their identity and cultural pride.
    • Are seeking strategies to manage emotions, peer pressure, or conflict.
    • Wish to develop leadership, communication, and life skills.

    Referrals can be made by:

    • Self (young person)
    • Parents or guardian
    • School staff or counsellor
    • Community agency or youth service

  • Referrer details

  • Referrer details: Person completing referral*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Applicant/ Mentee/ Child details

  • Why are you interested in this empowering program?*
  • Availability for holiday Program*

  • Referral consent

  • Please confirm that this referral has been discussed with the legal guardian:*
  • I confirm that I consent for my child to be picked up and dropped off as part of the Ubuntu Youth Program according to the following schedule: • Pick-up: 09:00am – 09:30am • Drop-off: 04:30 pm – 05:00 pm*
  • We may take photographs and videos of participants during program activities for use in promotional materials, including social media, printed publications, websites, and partner communications. Please confirm your consent for the use of photos and videos of the applicant for these promotional purposes*
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