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Empowering Youth: Tackling Unemployment Ahead of 2026

8/26/2025

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The Martin Hautus Foundation in Mangere, New Zealand, promotes youth employment through its Tupulaga le Lumana’i programme, targeting 135 youth by June 2026, with 70% expected to enter work or education.
International Youth Day highlights youth as key drivers of societal change, especially in Africa, where they make up a significant demographic.
South Africa's youth unemployment exceeds 45%, requiring urgent collaborative action to tackle economic challenges and improve job creation.

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The Martin Hautus Foundation in Mangere, New Zealand, promotes youth employment through its Tupulaga le Lumana’i programme, targeting 135 youth by June 2026, with 70% expected to enter work or education.
International Youth Day highlights youth as key drivers of societal change, especially in Africa, where they make up a significant demographic.
South Africa's youth unemployment exceeds 45%, requiring urgent collaborative action to tackle economic challenges and improve job creation.