EPIC Youth Matters was launched as a non profit organisation in 2007 in response to the growing need for an effective method of helping Youth/Youth Workers and Youth Organisations become more relevant in assisting young people to face the challenges and joys of life.
EPIC Youth Matters vision was to train, present and future leaders, and to address the many issues facing young people daily, and resource them to make a difference.

Here at EPIC Youth Matters we believe that we can make a small difference with the hope that it will duplicate itself and grow to make a difference on a much larger scale. Our logo of a ripple encapsulates this concept perfectly. To this end we have produced programmes that will make for effective & sustainable youth work

• The teenage years are an exciting time, full of learning, new opportunities and new experiences. Young people are enthusiastic, creative and open to new ideas. Some enjoy their teenage years to the full while others can’t.
  
  
• Changes in the economy, society and technology, mean that young people have more opportunities than previous generations. Yet, most don’t have access to these opportunities and therefore cannot take full advantage of them. Working hard and succeeding at school or going on to study at a tertiary institute, is not a high priority for most because there is no guarantee of jobs. The divide between the fortunate few that have access to the internet and mobile phones (which has revolutionised the way young people interact, communicate and get information) is ever increasing. The vast majority still barely have access to good books.
  
  
• The vast majority of young people often show no interest in finding a resolve to the issues of the day such as climate change, poverty, sexual abuse, etc, as this does not feature on their list of “importance”. A small group do get involved as volunteers and help in the community, but are inadequately equipped to do so.
  
  
• EYM firmly believes that we can bring about a positive mind-set change, through our early interaction, providing/creating more opportunities and building the support structures and mechanisms required to assist with the successful role out of our programs. We believe that the right balance needs to be struck between a young person’s rights and responsibilities, and in us as a society, appreciating the enormous contribution that young people can make whilst expecting them, in return, to appreciate and respect the opportunities available to them.
  
  
• Our approach recognises that parents and religious organisations are the strongest influences in young people’s lives. However, research shows that not all parents and religious organisations understand and take serious the role they have to play