Lifting young people out of poverty: factors that influence the transition

Key Points

• This research aims to identify the factors that enable young people in South Africa to transition out of income poverty despite existing inequalities.
• Qualitative interviews with young individuals who successfully transitioned out of poverty
• Analysis of socio-economic conditions influencing their success
• Identified key factors include educational access, social support systems, and economic opportunities.
• Young individuals displayed resilience and resourcefulness in overcoming barriers to poverty.