Resource Access Programme
Gathering Information
The Resource Access Programme (RAP) gathers information on resources ranging from NGO to government-sponsored help in one place, making it possible for young people, their families and other caring adults to discover what help is available and how to access it.
But information on its own is not enough.
Peer Mentors
As part of our Resource Access Programme, Amandla employs 15 recent graduates as peer mentors, sending them into schools to give one-on-one counseling to students and provide workshops in life skills. Their one-year internship focuses on teaching life skills to a wide range of young people, while at the same time helping the mentors build their own work skills with ongoing educational opportunities and on-the-job training. Many of our success stories come from our peer mentors as well as from the students who find safety and support in our Safe Space.