Building Futures Through Skills, Creativity & Enterprise
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Build the Hub. Feed the Future
About the Project
The AULDA Bedfordview Youth Innovation Hub is a landmark initiative by Africans United for Long-Lasting Development of Africa (AULDA) — a registered South African nonprofit (PBO No. 930045191).
This modern, eco-friendly hub in Bedfordview, Johannesburg will bring together creativity, technology, and enterprise under one roof — giving young people real pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.
Our mission is simple yet powerful:
“No Young Person Left Behind.”
The hub will host a creative print studio, media labs, training classrooms, conference centre, and youth-run restaurant, forming a self-sustaining ecosystem that transforms skills into livelihoods.
Our Vision
AULDA’s vision is to create a permanent home for youth empowerment — a place where learning meets opportunity.
By owning our own space, AULDA can reduce rental costs, expand impact, and create a centre of excellence that connects township youth from Thokoza, Hillbrow, Germiston, and surrounding communities with cutting-edge facilities and mentorship.
This hub supports:
Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth
South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030
Why It Matters
Youth unemployment in South Africa exceeds 60 %.
The hub provides not only training but tangible income-generating opportunities that lead to self-reliance and dignity.
It’s not a charity project — it’s a social enterprise designed for long-term sustainability.
What the Hub Offers
Creative Print & Media Hub
A fully equipped print and design centre producing banners, T-shirts, books, and marketing materials while training youth in digital design and production.
AULDA Radio & TV Studios
Modern media facilities for podcasts, short films, and youth-led storytelling — giving young voices a platform.
Skills 4 Life Training Centre
Accredited short courses in digital design, entrepreneurship, and leadership, focusing on women and unemployed youth.
Community Conference Hall
A 250-seat, multi-use hall hosting workshops, graduations, and cultural events during the week — and available for hire on weekends to generate income.
Youth-Run Restaurant & Café
A hospitality training and community café offering healthy meals, event catering, and real business experience for culinary learners.
Green Infrastructure
Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and accessible design make the hub sustainable and inclusive.