Building Resilience Together

At the yes nest, we empower youth with life skills that help them stay and grow in their jobs, tackling South Africa’s high unemployment challenge.

A diverse group of young people and mentors sharing a lively outdoor conversation in a community garden.
A diverse group of young people and mentors sharing a lively outdoor conversation in a community garden.
Our Mission
Our Approach

We combine mentorship and socio-emotional training rooted in community values to nurture skills like resilience and communication.

A group of young South African mentees and mentors sharing a lively outdoor workshop, smiling and engaged.
A group of young South African mentees and mentors sharing a lively outdoor workshop, smiling and engaged.

Thrive

Building resilience and skills through community mentorship.

Close-up of a mentor guiding a young person through goal-setting exercises with notebooks and pens.
Close-up of a mentor guiding a young person through goal-setting exercises with notebooks and pens.
Youth participants collaborating in a circle, practicing communication and teamwork in a bright community space.
Youth participants collaborating in a circle, practicing communication and teamwork in a bright community space.

Our Home

Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, we’re grounded where community spirit thrives.

Address

123 Hope Street, Johannesburg

Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm