Who We Are
Who We Are
Youth Sustainable Development Centre (YSDC) is a youth-led and youth-focused registered NGO, founded in 2020 and started fully operating in 2024, widening its operations in Eswatini and at the global stage. The organization focuses on fostering youth economic empowerment through sustainable development. This is achieved by harnessing youth’s potential as development actors and enabling them to achieve sustainable and innovative solutions through linkages with development opportunities, skills, and knowledge development initiatives and fostering youth inclusion and participation in decision-making, especially for young women and other disadvantaged groups. YSDC believes in involving and empowering youth in development, and policies and supporting their participation at all levels in order to ensure a sustainable future for everyone.
Vision: Informed, engaged, and empowered youth who foster inclusive economic growth
Mission: Mobilize and empower youth as sustainable development agents in Eswatini.
Our Values Youth Led Sustainable Development | Youth as agents of change | Inclusive Economic Growth and Participation | Equality | Accountability and Transparency
Global Focus- YSDC & SDGs
- 1 — No Poverty
- 2 — Zero Hunger
- 4 — Quality Education
- 5 — Gender Equality
- 8 — Decent work and Economic Growth
- 10 — Reduced Inequalities
- 13 — Climate Action
- 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- 17 — Partnerships for the Goals
Continental Focus: YSDC and Agenda 2063
- ASPIRATION 1. A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development
- ASPIRATION 3. An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law
- ASPIRATION 6: An Africa whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children
- ASPIRATION 7: Africa as a strong, united and influential global player and partner