THE LEARNING TRUST
Beyond the classroom
The Learning Trust supports the After School sector in South Africa by developing quality practitioners and building sustainable organisations. We offer focused coaching and skills-sharing in a variety of organisational development areas, and provide platforms for networking and collaborations that, in turn, serve children and youth in under-resourced communities.
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Lights On After School is BACK!
Investing in Brighter Futures!
The Learning Trust, in partnership with the YearBeyond is leading the 6th annual Lights On After School campaign in South Africa. The theme for 2025, “Investing in Brighter Futures,” highlights the critical role After School Programmes (ASPs) play in equipping learners with the skills they need to thrive.
Launched by the Afterschool Alliance in 2000, Lights On Afterschool is an international campaign that raises awareness of the vital role after-school programmes play in supporting learners’ holistic development. It draws attention to the various ways these programmes help learners unlock their potential, while calling for greater access to quality after school opportunities.
Latest News
6th annual Lights On After School Movement highlights mentorship in fighting youth unemployment
On 23 October, South Africa will join several countries around the world in marking the sixth annual Lights On After School (LOAS) campaign. Led locally by The Learning Trust in partnership with YearBeyond, the initiative shines a spotlight on the critical role After School Programmes (ASPs)play in shaping young lives, by reducing school dropout and creating pathways out of poverty … Read more
Strengthening the After School Sector: TLT Annual Report 2024
The Learning Trust is proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, a reflection of a three-year journey to strengthen South Africa’s extended learning sector. This year’s report highlights how After School Programmes (ASPs) continue to play a critical role in advancing education equity, reducing dropout rates and preparing young people for meaningful futures. From supporting … Read more
5 Key Lessons from The Learning Trust’s Impact Evaluation Report
Over the past five years, The Learning Trust (TLT) has worked to strengthen After School Programmes (ASPs) across South Africa, ensuring they have the resources, skills and support needed to sustain and scale. This impact report provides a deep dive into the outcomes of our funding and capacity-support model.