Indigo Youth Movement reaches close to 800 youths annually, a number that is increasing rapidly as more youth look to become involved with the programme. After collecting data for the past few years, consulting with experts in the monitoring and evaluation field, and working with research experts from the University of Stellenbosch, we have started to understand the impact Indigo Youth Movement is achieving. Highlights include:
• 93% increased self-confidence
• 96% increased positivity about the future
• 98% increased anti gang and violence mindset
We are also super proud that female participation has increased by almost 40% since 2015. We have also noticed a significant shift in social behaviour with parents stating " kids are more focused and less disrespectful towards them".
Indigo Youth Movement measures impact against the following criteria:
Physiological development
Positive self concept
More goal orientated mindset
More confident in self
Sense of identity
Social development
Problem-solving skills
Conflict resolution skills
Peer refusal skills
Decision-making skills
Positive peer relations between skaters
Appropriate social behaviour amongst skaters and other environments
Academic and career development
School engagement
Reading skills
Art / photography / video skills
Woodwork and crafts
Entrepreneurship