Businessman Strive Masiyiwa has encouraged young people to embrace philanthropy, a force for positive change in a community.

At a Young and Dynamic session, Masiyiwa said young people should use resources available to them through business to help those in need and address social problems.

He said philanthropy is not about charity but addressing fundamental issues and looking for solutions to build pillars of a society.

Through the Masiyiwa foundation support, the businessman has managed to assist more than 200 000 students.

Masiyiwa said his daughters are embarking on a journey of becoming effective entreprenuers.