The Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Africa (BGCSA) is facilities-based after-school programme, founded in 2011, and is based on the model of Boys & Girls Clubs Of America.
Over the past 14 years, BGCSA has grown from 1 club in Pimville to 5 clubs across Gauteng, 2 school programmes in Soweto, and 4 affiliate partners in Mpumalanga, North West Province and the Western Cape.
BGCSA provides high-impact programmes covering academics, character & leadership, technology (STEM), life skills, sports and arts to school-going children, aged between the years 6 – 18.
Supporting growth through community- funding.
At Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Africa, our vision is to be the leading youth development organization in South Africa, empowering, inspiring, and enabling every young person to reach their full potential.
BGCSA currently serves 1800 members annually and its mission is to inspire, nurture, equip and empower young South Africans with the tools needed to thrive in their personal and professional lives. Join us in reaching the thousands more that need access to this lifeline.
To inspire, enable, and empower young people.
To provide a world class Club experience.
To create warm and safe spaces that embrace diversity and foster inclusion.
Backed by partners, mentors, and a community that believes in them.
A Boys & Girls Club provides:
To provide a safe space for young people in the traditionally unsupervised hours after-school
To empower club members to achieve 3 priority outcomes: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character
To support youth through on-going relationships with caring and trained professionals
To provide a meal to each child everyday.
Every day, BGSCA helps members learn, stay healthy, and grow with confidence. Here are some of the results we are most proud of.
Increase in school attendance among active members.
Active members across 5 clubs.
Meals served.
Discover the transformative impact of our initiatives through key figures that highlight the progress we’ve made together in empowering communities and changing lives.
Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission forward, committed to creating meaningful change and building a brighter future for all.
"What drew us to partner with BGCSA was their deep commitment to equity, mentorship, and opportunity for all youth — especially those who need it most. From the moment I learned about their programs, I could see the genuine care they have for empowering young people not just academically, but socially and emotionally. BGCSA creates safe spaces where kids can dream bigger, build confidence, and discover their potential. The impact they make is generational—helping youth grow into leaders who will shape stronger communities for years to come."
"I am pleased to share a testimonial for the exceptional service provided by Boys and Girls Club South Africa for the past years in collaboration with the City of Joburg, Sport and Recreation Directorate. The feedback from the communities is invaluable and impressive. The children feel safe, supported immensely and valued. BGCSA’s service is a game – changer for their children. It has created job opportunities, reduced the rate of unemployment in the country and has produced young people that are disciplined and with strong morals. The City of Joburg investing resources to BGCSA has impacted positively to the society and yielded good results. The children are developed holistically and are empowered through the afterschool programmes offered by the club, promoting overall health and wellbeing in young people and creating well – balanced and complete individuals. I so wish that every child can go through such a programme which brings out the best out of each child. Young ones are able to discover themselves, become mature adults and great future leaders."
"Working with children and adolescents aligns closely with my personal values of empathy, respect, and inclusion. I find great purpose in being part of a team that helps young people navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and build skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Knowing that my work contributes to their development and happiness gives me a profound sense of fulfillment and motivation."
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Africa is a youth development organisation that provides after-school programs for children and teens, ages 6 to 18, with a focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character development. The organisation operates through clubs located in various communities across South Africa.
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Africa currently serves over 1,800 club members annually, providing them with access to various high-impact programs.
Academic Success programs
STEM programs
Character & Leadership programs
Arts and Culture programs
Sports & Fitness programs
Health & Life Skills programs
You can support us through donations, partnerships, or by volunteering your time and expertise.
We promote physical fitness and nutrition through our health and life skills program, ensuring that young people develop healthy living habits.
