In June, we celebrate South African Youth. It’s been nearly 50 years since that momentous march by students for access to a dignified and equal education system. To date, South African youth remains active in our very own After School sector – half of the community-based organisations we fund and support are youth-led.
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#AfterSchoolYouthLeaders – Khanya Memela: Mihandzu Learning
In June, we celebrate South African Youth. It’s been nearly 50 years since that momentous march by students for access to a dignified and equal education system. To date, South African youth remains active in our very own After School sector – half of the community-based organisations we fund and support are youth-led.
#AfterSchoolYouthLeaders – Abiel Biza: Mamelodi Initiative
In June, we celebrate South African Youth. It’s been nearly 50 years since that momentous march by students for access to a dignified and equal education system. To date, South African youth remains active in our very own After School sector – half of the community-based organisations we fund and support are youth-led.
#AfterSchoolYouthLeaders – Sophumelela Ketelo: Sophumelela Youth Development Programme
In June, we celebrate South African Youth. It’s been nearly 50 years since that momentous march by students for access to a dignified and equal education system. To date, South African youth remains active in our very own After School sector – half of the community-based organisations we fund and support are youth-led.
The After School Sector Complements Education as a Human Right!
As we approach Human Rights Day celebrations on the 21st of March – a public holiday set to mark the Sharpeville protests against racial segregation laws – we reflect on one of the rights we continue to fight for, children’s Right to Education. Education not only...
South Africa joins the global #LightsOnAfterschool movement
We called on all after-school organisations in South Africa to participate in the global #LightsOnAfterSchool campaign that took place on 22 October. The goal was to shine a spotlight on the NGO After School sector and to increase awareness on the impact it has on...
#IAmAfterSchool – Jonathan Maliboho: Hlalefang Alexandra Chess Club
Jonathan Maliboho, Founder of Hlalefang Alexandra Chess Club, started playing chess at 10 years old and when he realised what it did for him, he wanted to share the joy and the experience he gained from it with others. “What we are doing with Hlalefang Alexandra Chess...
#IAmAfterSchool – Khanyisa Dube: Mihandzu
Khanyisa Dube is the Mathematics Director at Mihandzu non-profit organisation. Alongside her full-time job Khanyisa volunteers every Saturday to tutor and works tirelessly behind the scenes to develop Mihandzu's Math curriculum. Khanyisa has worked as a market risk...
#IAmAfterSchool – Xolisile Dladla: Phakamani Young Minds Academy
Xolisile Dladla is Programs Administrator at Phakamani Young Minds Academy. Xolisile was chosen as one of the young African leaders in South Africa to participate in the YALI regional leadership centre Southern Africa program. Through the YALI network she was able to...
Extended learning support key to closing off 2020 school year
Extended learning support has proven to be critical in addressing the challenges students face in completing the 2020 school year. School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused severe disruptions for learners who are now entering the last leg of their...