Reviewing South Africa 2030, the aspect of forgotten generation of children about to enter society as active citizens, trying desperately to enter the workplace, is one that needs discussion. In the 2030 Youth Report presentation, Flux Trends unpacks what went wrong, what we can expect as our damaged children come of age and, more importantly, what we can do now to break the vicious cycle.
Orphaned by AIDS and violence and failed by the system, this vast generation has grown up without proper education, without a moral compass and with little hope for the future. In a country with a youth bulge as large as South Africa's, the disenfranchised, unemployed and angry 'lost generation' is a powder keg waiting to be lit.
As individuals, business and as society, we cannot afford to sit by and do nothing. It is no longer 'someone else's problem'. Our future as a nation requires active citizenry, as no one wins in a society approaching a 50% youth unemployment rate.
Presentation content
- Who are South Africa's "lost youth" and what steered them off course?
- Cause and effect: The real reasons for South Africa's abnormally high unemployment and crime rates
- The heart of the problem: Why the breakdown of the family structure is limiting South Africa's evolution
- Who are our children's role models - or lack thereof?
- How we are failing our future: How our "lost youth" generation will ultimately affect you, personally as well as for-profit businesses.
- Why turning a blind eye is not an option - and why handouts do not work.
- How inspirational individuals are facilitating positive, lasting change by going to the root cause.
- We can fix the problem: the time to intervene is now: What you can do to make a meaningful difference today - as an individual and as an organisation.
This presentation is a must-see for thought-leaders, journalists, marketers and advertisers alike looking for insights into the state of our national mind-set and the challenges facing South Africa as the first 'born free' generation comes of age.
The 2030 Youth Report is required reading for individuals, NGOs or CSI departments who want to be catalysts for real and meaningful change needed in our society, to ensure that we break the destructive cycles that will affect our children, as they become adults.
Venues, dates
- The Johannesburg event will take place on Wednesday 12 June 2013 at the Protea Hotel, Melrose Arch at 4pm
- The Cape Town event will take place on Wednesday 3 July 2013 at Protea Hotel Tamboerskloof at 4pm
Tickets are R300 or R200 for students with a valid student card.
For bookings, call +27 (0)11 726 5529 or e-mail Phuti on az.oc.sdnertxulf@ituhp. For more information, go to www.fluxtrends.co.za.
