empowering young people
to achieve their own successes.
Formerly the Malcam Charitable Trust
We facilitate quality fun experiences that encourage rakatahi to become self-supporting and valued members of their communities.
We enable rakatahi to find out more about themselves and the difference they make.
Making the Difference
Founded by Malcolm Cameron on the premise that young people can and do 'make a difference', Southern Youth Development believes that resilience in young people is built through positive life experiences.
About Us
Southern Youth Development has been helping young people find out who they are and where they fit in since 1987.
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Tēnā koe ki Asmuss Foundation
Southern Youth Development was lucky to be the first recipient of the Asmuss Foundations generous donation towards youth...
Toss the Boss 2023 is back!
This year will be our 8th year running our highly anticipated annual fundraising event, and we hope that you will help u...
sẏd Staff Profile
Introducing Michelle Masina, one of the amazing Kaimahi Taiohi at sẏd, enabling rakatahi to find out more about themselv...
Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2023
The sẏd team has joined the Aotearoa Bike Challenge this February and our team is encouraging everyone to get on their b...
[email protected] National Spotlight
In the December issue of Revolve, the national Waste Minimisation magazine, our bicycle recycling programme was highligh...
Welcome to 2023
Sẏd is back for the new year, ready to get stuck in and support rakatahi.
Southern Youth Development - Nonprofit Finalists
Sẏd was honoured to be a finalist of the Excellence in Not-for-Profit at the Grand Business South Awards, alongside Mirr...
Sẏd's birthday and name launch
Our tīma held our 35th birthday and name launch in November to celebrate where we've come from and where we're heading t...
Sẏd on Vibe Check
Our Partnerships and Contracts Manager, Leisa de Klerk, recently featured on Vibe Check - a podcast made by youth for yo...