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IkamvaYouth

Mission To enable disadvantaged youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty and into tertiary education and/or employment. Values A culture of responsibility for self and …

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30
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About IkamvaYouth

Mission To enable disadvantaged youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty and into tertiary education and/or employment. Values A culture of responsibility for self and others Collaboration and peer-to-peer support Commitment to impact through democratic processes Integrity and openness Paying-it-forward Vision Our culture of responsibility is creating a ripple effect of thriving individuals and communities. Our intergenerational ikamvanites provide access to quality education in inspirational spaces everywhere. We are an integrated network driving change by paying it forward.

Headquarters
Cape Town, Western Cape
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Mission To enable disadvantaged youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty and into tertiary education and/or employment. Values A culture of responsibility for self and others Collaboration and peer-to-peer support Commitment to impact through democratic processes Integrity and openness Paying-it-forward Vision Our culture of responsibility is creating a ripple effect of thriving individuals and communities. Our intergenerational ikamvanites provide access to quality education in inspirational spaces everywhere. We are an integrated network driving change by paying it forward.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 35

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

IkamvaYouth is a registered education nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

IkamvaYouth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in South Africa is 35/100.

IkamvaYouth is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Its registered address is 47 Westminister Road, Salt River.

IkamvaYouth is classified as a Education organization, registered in South Africa.

IkamvaYouth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Mission To enable disadvantaged youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty and into tertiary education and/or employment. Values A culture of responsibility for self and others Collaboration and peer-to-peer support Commitment to impact through democratic processes Integrity and openness Paying-it-forward Vision Our culture of responsibility is creating a ripple effect of thriving individuals and communities. Our intergenerational ikamvanites provide access to quality education in inspirational spaces everywhere. We are an integrated network driving change by paying it forward. IkamvaYouth is classified as a education organization registered in South Africa.

Among education charities registered in South Africa: IkamvaYouth's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 35/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ikamva Youth – The Future is in Our Hands - SA Good News
Nov 2025
www.sagoodnews.co.za
Latest News - Career Talks with iKamva Youth - Rhodes University
Sep 2025
www.ru.ac.za
Ikamva’s Diepsloot branch honours children’s hard work and dedication - The Citizen
Nov 2023
www.citizen.co.za
Ikamva Youth’s Ebony Park branch is passionate about education - The Citizen
Oct 2023
www.citizen.co.za
Healing “the Scars of Apartheid”: 2U Community Partner IkamvaYouth Bridges Inequality Gaps in South African Schools - 2U
Jul 2021
2u.com
Ikamva celebrates achievements - The Citizen
Apr 2021
www.citizen.co.za
Ikamva Youth wants to tackle inequalities in education system - The Citizen
Jan 2019
www.citizen.co.za
Mini Summer School primes future students - news.uct.ac.za
Sep 2018
www.news.uct.ac.za
South African youth are taking the future of their communities very seriously - Good Things Guy
Feb 2018
www.goodthingsguy.com
IkamvaYouth: Successful students shepherd the next generation - Daily Maverick
Mar 2016
www.dailymaverick.co.za

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about IkamvaYouth

What is IkamvaYouth?
IkamvaYouth is a education nonprofit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. Mission To enable disadvantaged youth to pull themselves and each other out of poverty and into tertiary education and/or employment. Values A culture of responsibility for self and others Collaboration and peer-to-peer support Commitment to impact through democratic processes Integrity and openness Paying-it-forward Vision Our culture of responsibility is creating a ripple effect of thriving individuals and communities. Our intergenerational ikamvanites provide access to quality education in inspirational spaces everywhere. We are an integrated network driving change by paying it forward.
Where is IkamvaYouth located?
Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
Is IkamvaYouth trustworthy?
IkamvaYouth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is IkamvaYouth's website?
http://www.ikamvayouth.org
Are donations to IkamvaYouth tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.