Did you know? About 29% of 13 year olds in South Africa are functionally illiterate? That the real Matric pass rate is closer to 39% rather than the stated 75%, when you consider all the learners that have dropped out of school before Matric?

That’s why we are passionate about improving education outcomes for learners from Grade 1 to Matric and giving them a chance to reach their true potential!

We would like to ask you to support our Education programmes. Your support will enable:

For 450 primary school learners in 3 local primary schools:

• An academic programme four afternoons a week. Focussed on literacy and numeracy at foundation phase and English, Maths and general homework support for learners in Grade 4-7. This includes face to face and online learning.
• Daily nutritional meal after school
• Weekly participation in a club for fun, team work and life skills. Clubs include a choice of marimba, dance, choir, science & tech, art and reading.
• Annual outings and a Christmas party
• A supportive environment through collaboration of principals, teachers, parents, child and youth care workers and a social worker

For 200 high school learners in 2 local high schools

• Academic tutoring 3 times per week, focussed on Maths, Physical Science, Accounting and Business subjects.
• Nutritional meal at sessions
• Bi-monthly life skills programme
• Career advice and mentoring
• Exposure to higher learning institutions & job shadowing opportunities
• A Christmas party
• A supportive environment through collaboration of principals, teachers, parents, child and youth care workers and a social worker

Your once off or monthly contribution will pay for:

• Salaries for our staff (programme managers, site coordinators and administrators)
• Stipends / transport for volunteer tutors
• Academic partners training, support, mentoring and assessments
• Materials and stationery
• Refreshments
• Outings, opportunities & events
• An annual Christmas party & gifts for every child or teen in our programme