We’re on a mission to drive social change and unlock potential

Mr Price Foundation is committed to tackling the greatest needs facing South Africa’s youngest generations. Our children and youth live with some of the highest rates of poverty, inequality and unemployment in the world.

Since 2005, we’ve been unlocking access to quality education and skills development to empower youth to reach their full potential.

Our programmes

Creating ecosystems of opportunity.

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Unlocking doors of opportunity for youth.

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Growing a bold new generation of agripreneurs.

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Powering up early education  for learners and leaders.

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What makes us different

A heart for youth development –
with a business mindset guided by good governance – we are intent on effecting sustainable social change for children and youth.

Aligned UN Sustainable Development Goals

Everything we do, we do with the aim of breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality. Our programmes align with a number of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This is an ambitious plan to better protect our planet and to preserve and create opportunities for all people to live in dignity and prosperity.

South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030

Our programmes align with a number of goals of South Africa’s National Development Plan. This is a collection of 13 priority areas, with the ultimate goal of eliminating poverty and reducing inequality in South Africa by 2030. It is our collective responsibility to seek a better future for all.

A heart for youth development –
with a business mindset guided by good governance – we are intent on effecting sustainable social change for children and youth.

Aligned UN Sustainable Development Goals

South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030

Our impact stories

JumpStart celebrates next generation of retail professionals

15 Talented interns have graduated from our JumpStart Professional Retail Programme. We are building the retail industry by developing

Press Release: Mr Price Foundation celebrates next generation of retail professionals

JumpStart Professional Retail Programme equips 15 graduates with the tools to succeed as future retail leaders. The retail industry

JumpStart celebrates REP debut in Western Cape

Seven Western Cape youth graduated from the JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme, addressing critically lacking retail supervisory skills. The

PRESS RELEASE: Mr Price Foundation debuts JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme in Western Cape

Seven Western Cape youth graduated from the JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme, addressing critically lacking retail supervisory skills. The previously unemployed

Press Release: Mr Price Foundation and NYDA partner to accelerate youth economic inclusion

Mr Price Foundation and the NYDA have signed an MOU to expand the Foundation’s demand-led skills development programmes.

Sewing a brighter future

Eleven multi-skilled machinists graduated from Mr Price Foundation's JumpStart Production Programme in Durban.

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JumpStart celebrates next generation of retail professionals

Press Release: Mr Price Foundation celebrates next generation of retail professionals

JumpStart celebrates REP debut in Western Cape

PRESS RELEASE: Mr Price Foundation debuts JumpStart Retail Essentials Programme in Western Cape

Press Release: Mr Price Foundation and NYDA partner to accelerate youth economic inclusion

Sewing a brighter future

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