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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Celebrating 15 Years of After School Impact!

Strengthening After School, Shaping Futures

The Learning Trust is celebrating 15 years of strengthening After School Programme (ASPs) in South Africa.

Since 2010, we have worked alongside our after-school partners, grantees and communities to expand access to quality after-school programmes, building stronger and sustainable organisations that are shaping brighter futures for young people.

Join the celebration by following our stories and reflections on our platforms. Share your TLT reflections online by using the hashtags below.

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Latest News

6th annual Lights On After School Movement highlights mentorship in fighting youth unemployment 

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

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

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.

Our National Footprint

Raising the Game

The Learning Trust is developing South Africa’s extended learning sector through the provision of funding and guided organisational support to After School programmes that work to improve educational outcomes of young people living in poverty and exclusion.