In recognition of its service to opportunity youth, YouthBuild USA has been awarded an $10.9 million grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism, to help young people across the nation build the skillsets and mindsets that lead to long-term professional and personal success.

Trevor Noah, comedian and host of The Daily Show, has recently donated R8-million into a local project on behalf of The Trevor Noah Foundation and in partnership with YouthBuild South Africa (YBSA). This is a joint response to the pressing issues surrounding impoverished communities throughout the country.