We need to harness the power of South Africa’s youth to enable them to see their immense value as positive role models and builders of the future in their communities. This is the key to helping young people to lead the way in building back better.

Desiré Peters is the Chief Programme Operations Officer for gold Youth Development Agency. She is a dedicated social activist who founded and continues to lead the social justice movement Collaborating for Change. As Chief Programme Operations Officer for the gold Youth Development Agency she heads up their Africa programme, focusing on bringing about systemic change in youth education in Africa. Video: The Power of an