Our Purpose
Rainbow Leaders
We are an independent, a-political NGO encouraging young South Africans to strengthen and participate in our democracy.
We want to increase the youth registration & voter turnout rates in our next national and local government elections.
our mission
The Youth Vote Matters.
million
South Africans eligible to vote
million
Eligible youth voters
But ….
of the +18 million eligible youth voters
%
18-19 yr olds
Did not register in the 2021 Local Government Elections
%
20-29 yr olds
Voted in the 2019 National Government Elections
%
18 yr olds
Voted in the 2019 National Government Elections
Why Vote?
There are pressing socio-economic issues that affect youth in South Africa. We continue to be disadvantaged in the labour market with an unemployment rate high than the national average.
Do you commit to vote in the next elections?
You want them to listen?
If each one of the 18 million youth voted in the next election we raise our voice. Voting puts us in the driver’s seat and helps us elect officials who understand youth needs and our generation. Leaders who are committed to improving our lives.
our programmes
We partnered with three role models, who are using their voice as a platform for good, on a democracy video series. To deliver our messages and raise awareness through social media and via schools.
Sihle is an author, a rape survivor, a gender activist and host of the podcast: The Workplace Revolution.
Zulaikha is an anti-racism activist, an author, an international speaker and an LLB student.
Tumi is a corporate attorney, creator of a global running platform and an active citizenship social movement.
Schools Programme
Our activations team visit high schools, and provide an interactive session with +16 year olds on active citizenship. We encourage discussion, debate and critical thinking on how youth can participate in democracy.
Join Us
Support Rainbow Leaders
We run programmes across the country to encourage as many young people as possible to participate democracy and have a say in how our country is run. You can support us by volunteering, partnering with us or donating to our programmes.
Volunteer
Become a Rainbow Leaders volunteer. Use your skills and talent to increase voter registration.
Make a Donation
Your valuable contribution can support our schools programmes to increase youth participation in democracy.
Join Us
Become a Rainbow Leaders Youth Ambassador. Help us to encourage youth to register and vote in the next elections.
Pledge to vote
Do you commit to register and vote in the next elections?
If you are 16 years and older, Take Our Pledge to register and vote in the next elections. Thank you for playing your role.
Take Our Pledge
Partner With Us
Become a Rainbow Leaders Youth Ambassador?
Help us to encourage other young people to register and cast their vote in the next elections.
Become an Ambassador
Follow Us
Tag Us
#YourVoteIsYourPower
#RainbowLeadersZA
Schools Programme
Want our team to visit your high school and host a talk to encourage eligible youth to vote? Email us below with details of your high school and its location.
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
About Us
Rainbow Leaders is an independent, a-political NGO encouraging young South Africans to be a force for change, to strengthen and participate in our democracy. We want young people to register, to vote, to choose responsible leaders and hold them accountable.
Credentials
Registered Non-Profit Organisation
PBO Tax Exempt
Section 18A Accredited
Independant & a-political
Pro-democracy changemakers