more about SABYA
Our Programs
We seek to maximize youth participation in BRICS and other international engagements such as the G20, Euro-BRICS, United Nations, African Union, and International youth forums.
Our Vision
To advance and be the leading voice of youth and responding to their developmental needs locally, regionally, and globally.
OUR MISSION
To provide youth with the opportunity to meaningfully participate in the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union Agenda 2063 from an African perspective and create a network of young diplomats to tackle challenges in making the world a better place.
BRICS is the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Previously known as BRIC with the exclusion of South Africa, which was introduced to the formation in 2009. South Africa joined this configuration in 2010 after a recommendation by China for representation of all regions of the developing world.
ABOUT SABYA
South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA) is a non-profit organization registered with the department of social development in South Africa, with the vision to advance and promote Global South cooperation and be the leading voice of youth within BRICS and multilateral platforms.
Its mission is to provide youth with the opportunity to meaningfully participate in BRICS relations from an African perspective and create a network of young experts to tackle challenges in making the world a better place. Furthermore, strengthen linkages, institutional cooperation and people-to- people exchanges within the BRICS and multilateral platforms.
SABYA was founded during the 2018 South African BRICS Presidency with 6 founding directors. Since its inception the association has seen rapid growth in its programmes and team. In the beginning of 2021 SABYA only had 6 executive team members, by April 2021 we had expanded to 17 team members, today the association has grown to 40 operational team members, 13 board members and over 200 general members.
In 2019 SABYA hosted the World Summit 2019 South Africa in partnership with Wits University, supported by DIRCO, NYDA, UNFPA, AU, UNICEF State Bank of India, and DHA. The association started with the implementation of its 5-year strategy (SABYA Strategic Plan 2021-2025) with key projects with the focus on youth development and civil diplomacy. SABYA has participated in various international programmes as a host, partner, and participants.
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