Africa-Press – Eswatini. A powerful wave of inspiration is sweeping through Mantabeni as Art Rise Africa launches an ambitious mentorship initiative aimed at empowering young people and nurturing their potential.
The organisation has unveiled its Big Brother and Big Sister Programme, a transformative five-year project designed to guide Eswatini’s youth towards purpose, leadership, and sustainable success.
The programme, which officially began in 2025 and will run until 2030, seeks to address some of the nation’s pressing challenges—chief among them, youth unemployment and limited access to mentorship opportunities. Through creativity, innovation, and community engagement, Art Rise Africa hopes to ignite lasting change across Eswatini’s social and economic landscape.
Speaking at the launch, Sindiswa Masuku, representing the organisation’s Field Office, expressed optimism about the initiative’s long-term impact. She said that Art Rise Africa believed deeply in the potential of every young person, and the programme was designed to help them realise their dreams through consistent support and guidance.
“This programme is about walking alongside young people as they discover their purpose,” Masuku explained. “We are not just building careers—we are building confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope for individuals and for the nation as a whole.”
The initiative is built upon three central pillars: mentorship and life guidance, skills development and job creation, and community empowerment. Under these focus areas, participants will be paired with mentors—referred to as “big brothers” and “big sisters”—who will provide emotional support, professional advice, and direction in navigating life’s challenges.
In addition, the programme will offer training opportunities in key sectors such as arts, technology, entrepreneurship, and vocational trades. The goal is to equip participants with practical skills that can help them secure employment or start their own enterprises. Art Rise Africa also hopes to foster civic responsibility by encouraging young people to design and lead community projects that address local challenges creatively and sustainably.
Masuku highlighted that Mantabeni was chosen as the launch site because of its vibrant youth culture and growing pool of creative talent. She acknowledged that unemployment had left many young people feeling uncertain about their futures but assured them that Art Rise Africa’s mission was to restore hope and purpose.
“We want young people to know that they are not forgotten,” she said. “This programme opens doors to new possibilities—it’s about giving them the tools to rise, dream, and lead.”
The Big Brother and Big Sister Programme is more than a mentorship project—it is a national movement of empowerment and renewal. Art Rise Africa is calling upon community leaders, businesses, and development partners to join hands in supporting this life-changing initiative.
Through collective effort, the organisation envisions an Eswatini where every young person is mentored, skilled, and inspired to contribute to the nation’s progress.
“Together, we can rise—one youth, one dream, one community at a time,” Masuku affirmed.
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