The Gem Project NPC

The Gem Project is a youth-based education NGO, situated in Port Elizabeth. The project runs several community-based programs and projects. our focus areas are youth that have experienced difficulties with school drop-out, learning difficulties, behaviour issues, substance abuse and come from very disadvantaged backgrounds. Our Youth Academy comprises of functional integrated programmes in Adult Education and Training, Life-skills, Vocational, Entrepreneurship training, Work Readiness Skills as well as Sports and Recreation. The Youth Academy model is a holistic educational and skills training programme, which focus on the psychosocial, educational, skills development and life skills empowerment of the youth beneficiary. Our other programmes include a Residential Care Program for youth aged 6 to 17 years old and extensive community outreach, community education and stay in school programmes.