Who We Are...
Sayda Foundation is the fundraising and administrative arm of Southern African Youth Development Agency (SAYDA). We exist to mobilize resources, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the sustainability of SAYDA’s programmes, projects, and initiatives that empower young people across Southern Africa.
As a trusted bridge between donors, partners, and communities, we manage funding streams, organize high-impact events such as the annual “Save Our Youth” Benefit Concert, and build long-term collaborations that create measurable change.
At our core, we are more than a fundraising body—we are champions of youth empowerment, ensuring that every contribution directly supports education, employment, innovation, social inclusion, and leadership development for the youth.
Our Mission is...
To mobilize resources, foster partnerships, and drive innovative fundraising initiatives that sustain and expand the work of the Southern African Youth Development Agency (SAYDA).
Through transparent stewardship and impactful engagement, we aim to empower young people with opportunities in education, employment, innovation, and social development—building a stronger, brighter future for Southern Africa.
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Our Vision is...
To be a leading catalyst for youth empowerment in Southern Africa, ensuring that every young person has access to the resources, opportunities, and support needed to unlock their potential and contribute meaningfully to society.
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Our Core Values
At Sayda Foundation, our work is guided by values that reflect integrity, purpose, and a commitment to youth empowerment:
1. Accountability
We uphold the highest standards of transparency and responsibility, ensuring that every contribution is managed with integrity and directed toward meaningful impact.
2. Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnerships—working hand-in-hand with donors, organizations, communities, and stakeholders to maximize reach and effectiveness.
3. Innovation
We embrace creative and forward-thinking approaches in fundraising, donor engagement, and programme support to unlock fresh opportunities for youth.
4. Impact
We are committed to creating tangible, measurable change in the lives of young people, ensuring that every initiative contributes to long-term empowerment.
5. Inclusivity
We champion equal opportunities, ensuring that all youth—regardless of background—have access to SAYDA’s programmes, projects, and initiatives.
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Together, these values guide how the Sayda Foundation works to sustain and grow SAYDA’s mission of empowering the youth of Southern Africa.
Sayda Foundation work alongside SAYDA, we channel support into initiatives that transform young lives - by connecting donors, partners, and communities, to ensure that SAYDA has the resources needed to empower the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Sayda Foundation stands as a catalyst of support—ensuring that SAYDA’s vision of a thriving, empowered youth population becomes a reality.
Executive Chairperson
Leads and influence the organization towards favorable growth, designs and directs strategies that support and enhance organizational operations.
Executive Secretary
Provides high-level administrative support and conduct research, manage schedules, and provide efficient and effective management support.
Executive Treasurer
Plan functions of budget; review and audit functions of a controller; recording, receiving and disbursing functions of accounting department.