Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future in Eswatini

Young Volunteers for the Environment (YVE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the youth of Eswatini to actively participate in sustainable development and create a better future for all.

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About YVE Eswatini

We develop leadership and eco-citizenship in young people through their involvement in sustainable community development, upholding responsibility, volunteerism, and ecological integrity as our core values.

Our Organization

YVE-Eswatini works in partnership to help improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities by empowering them to formulate and implement development plans that promote sustainability.

We apply rigorous knowledge to inform, advocate and lobby for sound environmentally friendly policies through a community-centered approach, recognizing climate change and environmental issues as crucial to breaking the cycle of unemployment and poverty.

Our international scope has been recognized by several local and international partners, including UNEP, African Commission on Human & People's Rights, Energy Globe Award, and many others.

Our Mission

To develop leadership and eco-citizenship in young people through their involvement in sustainable development.

Our Vision

A world where communities are developed and young people are at the forefront of sustainable development.

Core Values

Volunteerism, Responsibility, Ecological Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Justice, Gender Balance, Equity, and Solidarity.

Thematic Areas

Energy & Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Youth & Eco-Citizenship, Policy Monitoring, and Social Entrepreneurship.

Our Services & Activities

We engage in a wide range of environmental and youth empowerment initiatives across Eswatini through education, advocacy, and community action.

Renewable Energy

Promoting sustainable energy solutions and energy efficiency technologies for communities.

Environmental Conservation

Tree planting, clean-up campaigns, and natural resource management initiatives.

Youth Education

Launching school eco-clubs and providing comprehensive environmental education.

Community Dialogue

Facilitating community discussions on sustainable development and climate action.

Climate Smart Agriculture

Promoting sustainable farming practices, agro-ecology, and food security.

Youth Mobilization

Training, capacity building, and leadership development for young people across Eswatini.

Innovative Projects

Discover our groundbreaking initiatives that combine technology with environmental conservation

Waste Management • Circular Economy

TrashCash / Buyisela

A revolutionary waste-to-value platform that incentivizes recycling through a digital reward system. Transforming waste management into an economic opportunity for communities across Eswatini.

How It Works:

1 Users collect and sort recyclables (plastics, cardboard, glass, etc.)
2 Waste is weighed/scanned and registered on our app at designated collection points
3 Users earn points or cash rewards based on quantity and type of waste
4 System connects manufacturers with data on collected materials (EPR support)
Digital tracking and reward system
Extended Producer Responsibility integration
Community economic empowerment
Mobile App Digital Payments EPR Compliance IoT Sensors
AI Technology • Environmental Monitoring

Imvelo Intelligence System

An advanced AI-powered environmental monitoring platform combining satellite data analysis with indigenous ecological knowledge to protect and manage Eswatini's natural heritage.

Tree Identification System: Catalog of indigenous trees with ecological roles
Satellite Monitoring: Real-time environmental data analysis
AI Analysis: ChatGPT-powered environmental impact assessment
Data Intelligence: Predictive analytics for conservation planning
1 Satellite data collection and real-time environmental monitoring
2 AI analysis of deforestation, water quality, and biodiversity changes
3 Indigenous tree database with ecological significance mapping
4 Predictive insights for conservation strategy development
Satellite Imagery AI/ML Models GIS Mapping Predictive Analytics
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Schools We Work With

We partner with educational institutions across Eswatini to promote environmental awareness and youth leadership through our school programs and eco-clubs.

Moyeni High School
Motjane Primary
Everlyn Baring
Masibekela High
Ngwane Park High
Saim Christian High
Endlozini Primary
Matsapha Infant Primary
Nyandza High School

Our Partners

We collaborate with prestigious local and international organizations to amplify our impact and reach in promoting sustainable development.

Including: UNEP, African Commission on Human & People's Rights, Energy Globe Award, Global Young Greens, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Energy, National Youth Council, Danish Board of Technology, ANEW, SWA, Global Youth Action Network and many more prestigious organizations.