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SayPro Project Implementation Updates

Reporting Period: June 2025
Compiled by: SayPro Monitoring & Evaluation Team

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1. Youth Skills Training Program

• Progress:
  • Completed 85% of planned training sessions across 8 regions.
  • Enrolled 1,214 youth participants; 72% completed full modules.
  • Pilot hands-on workshops launched in Gauteng and Eastern Cape with positive feedback.
• Challenges:
  • Lower attendance in Limpopo and Free State attributed to transport constraints and seasonal agricultural activities.
  • Dropout rate spikes noted after Module 2 requiring further investigation.
• Next Steps:
  • Scale up transport stipend provision in affected regions.
  • Develop mentoring support framework to boost retention.
  • Conduct follow-up surveys to assess training impact on employment outcomes.

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2. Digital Literacy Initiative

• Progress:
  • Distributed 500 tablets to youth participants in rural communities.
  • Conducted 12 digital skills bootcamps focusing on basic IT and online job search.
• Challenges:
  • Internet connectivity issues hampering remote sessions in some areas.
  • Some participants require additional beginner-level training.
• Next Steps:
  • Partner with local internet providers to improve connectivity.
  • Design supplementary beginner modules for late starters.

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3. Mental Health Awareness Campaign

• Progress:
  • Delivered 15 community workshops on youth mental health.
  • Collaborated with local clinics to provide referral pathways.
• Challenges:
  • Stigma around mental health still limits engagement in some regions.
  • Monitoring of referral uptake remains inconsistent.
• Next Steps:
  • Strengthen awareness through peer educator programs.
  • Improve referral tracking system via SayPro’s data platform.

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4. Employment Linkage and Support

• Progress:
  • Established partnerships with 20 local employers offering internships.
  • 150 youth placed in job opportunities since project start.
• Challenges:
  • Matching youth skills with available opportunities remains a challenge.
  • Need for soft skills training highlighted by employers.
• Next Steps:
  • Integrate soft skills workshops into existing training modules.
  • Enhance employer engagement strategies and feedback mechanisms.

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5. Data Collection and Monitoring Enhancements

• Progress:
  • Improved data cleaning protocols and validation checks implemented.
  • New dashboards launched for real-time tracking of key indicators.
• Challenges:
  • Some regions report delays in data submission affecting timely analysis.
• Next Steps:
  • Conduct refresher training for regional M&E officers.
  • Automate data submission reminders through SayPro IT tools.