About
Who We Are
Intouch Youth Development & Community Justice (NPO 165-936) is a dynamic, community-rooted organization that champions transformative change for youth and marginalized populations. Through safe spaces, educational support, leadership development, and community-based advocacy, we ignite opportunities for empowerment and equity.
Since its inception, Intouch has been deeply committed to breaking cycles of poverty, marginalisation, and social exclusion. Our work is grounded in the belief that when young people and communities are equipped with the right tools, support systems, and platforms, they can redefine their realities and shape a more equitable, empowered future.
Our Vision
A just, empowered society where youth and communities are inspired, informed, and ignited to lead transformative change.
Our Mission
To create safe, inclusive, and sustainable spaces that promote health, dignity, learning, and opportunity through advocacy, collaboration, and youth-centered development programs.
Our Core Objectives
We tackle systemic barriers and uplift communities through
Address Social Determinants
of Health
- Promote economic stability through skills development, entrepreneurship, and livelihoods support.
- Improve access to education and information for vulnerable and excluded populations.
- Advance food security through sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, and hungerrelief initiatives.
- Foster safe and healthy living environments that support mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Promote Community-Oriented Approaches & Advocacy for Equity
- Mobilise community stakeholders through participatory processes that uplift collective agency
- Strengthen grassroots voices through advocacy, collaboration, and inclusive engagement.
- Bridge the gap between communities and institutions by advocating for social justice, equity, and human rights
Confront Internal Stigma, Break Taboos, and Correct Misinformation
- Tackle stigma around mental health, gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS, disability, and other taboo subjects
- Promote healing-centered spaces where individuals can share, learn, and grow
- Provide accurate, culturally responsive education to dispel myths and promote informed decision-making
Enhance Holistic Community & Youth Empowerment
- Raise awareness within communities about development opportunities and available resources.
- Support community members in recognising their collective power in improving quality of life.
- Create platforms for self-improvement, leadership development, and civic engagement.
- Provide youth with positive alternatives to crime, substance abuse, and boredom through creative, educational, and recreational programs.
- Foster positive attitudes and outlooks through mentorship, psychosocial support, and life skills.
- Offer continuous support that encourages behavioral change and personal transformation.
- Strengthen a network of services, products, and partners that holistically uplift beneficiaries.
- Engage youth through career guidance, reading clubs, and digital hubs to support job seeking, learning, and innovation.
Key Focus Areas
Our Values
Integrity
Upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership
Equity
Promoting fair access to resources, opportunities, and justice
Compassion
Prioritising empathy, care, and a people-first approach
Innovation
Embracing creativity and adaptability to address complex challenges
Collaboration
Building strong partnerships and collective impact
Target Beneficiaries
Who our programs are tailored for:
- Young people aged 10–35 years and Adults aged 36 – 60 years
- Women, girls, and vulnerable populations
- Marginalised and under-resourced households
- Survivors of violence, trauma, and exclusion
- Unemployed, school-leavers, and early career seekers
Strategic Partnerships
Intouch Youth Development & Community Justice collaborates with Schools, Faith-based Organizations, Community Leaders, Donors, Local Government, and Peer NPOs to co-create long-term, impactful solutions tailored to the needs of the communities we serve.
Our Sponsors & Partners
Meet
Our Team
Mr Ronney Peter Kapaso
Founder/Managing Director
Patience Magagula
Co-Founder/Executive Director
Mr Chicco Chau
Chairperson
Mathapelo Shirley Makhubu
Secretary
Miss Gugulethu Mute
Gender Transformation(Woman Champion)
Miss Phumla Lurayi
Programme Director/Woman Champion
Mpho Gift Ntikane
Treasurer
Support Our Cause
We collaborate with schools, faith-based organizations, community leaders, donors, local government, and peer NPOs to co-create long-term, impactful solutions tailored to the needs of the communities we serve.
