ABOUT CITIZEN CONNECT
Citizen Connect is a transformative social employment program dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of South Africans. Powered by a partnership between the Greater Stellenbosch Trust and dedicated social economy sector organizations, this initiative aims to transform the landscape of employment opportunities while promoting social justice and environmental sustainability for marginalized communities..
In response to South Africa's high unemployment rates, the Presidential Employment Stimulus, part of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan of 2020, supports programs like Citizen Connect. Funded by the Social Employment Fund, Citizen Connect provides jobs for 1,000 previously unemployed participants, enhancing their employability and connecting them with meaningful work in the social and solidarity economy.
The Citizen Connect program stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, uniting a consortium of projects. Each project within Citizen Connect is co-developed with partner organizations to meet local needs, offering skills and experiences, as well as supporting organizations by providing monitoring and communications support, and attracting additional funding.
Citizen Connect aims to create a ripple effect of meaningful change far beyond its immediate scope.