South Africa is home to one of the youngest populations in the world, with 60% under the age of 25. This is not just a statistic — it’s the single most powerful opportunity we have to reshape our country’s future. But young people can’t thrive on potential alone. They need access, yes — but they also need guidance, support, networks, skills, and people who believe in them.
That’s where Tomorrow Trust comes in.
Born out of crisis at the height of the HIV pandemic, Tomorrow Trust was founded to support children left behind — those who had lost their families, stability, and direction. Instead of focusing on what was broken, we invested in what was possible. We chose education not just as a means to an end, but as a pathway to healing, dignity, and long-term change.
Today, our mission continues through the Rising Generation Project — a holistic journey that walks with orphaned and vulnerable youth from Grade R all the way to their first job. This isn’t just about academics. It’s about shaping future-ready leaders who can rise above circumstance and redefine what’s possible — not only for themselves, but for their communities and for South Africa at large.
Through this project, Tomorrow Trust provides:
Personalised academic support
One-on-one mentorship
Psychosocial care
Career preparation and job-readiness
Digital skills transfer and learning
Pathways into tertiary study and the world of work
We don’t just educate learners. We nurture changemakers.
This isn’t just a project — it’s a movement. And tonight, as we come together in celebration, we also invite you into action.
Let’s rise together. Let’s invest in the future of South Africa — by investing in its greatest asset: its young people.
