Lights On After School Campaign is back!
Once again, The Learning Trust, in partnership with the Youth and After School Programme Office (Western Cape), is leading the 5th annual Lights On After School campaign in South Africa.
The theme for 2024 ‘Building Strong Foundations‘ highlights the critical role After School Programmes (ASPs) play in equipping learners with the skills they need to thrive. This year’s campaign emphasises the power of ASPs in future-proofing young people for employment.
Lights On After School is a year-long effort dedicated to celebrating ASPs worldwide. We’re calling on all After School Programmes, community and development organisations, donors and policy makers, and interested individuals to join and participate in the campaign. Use the hashtags #LightsOnAfterSchool and #AfterSchoolSA on social media and across various platforms to amplify the message.
What is Lights On After School?
Launched by the Afterschool Alliance (U.S.) in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool! is an annual campaign that brings awareness to the importance of After School Programmes (ASPs), drawing attention to the many ways that these programmes support learners by offering them opportunities to learn new things and unlock their potential.
The effort generates media coverage across the country each year. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality After School Programmes.
How do you get involved?
Visit the Resource Hub (updated yearly), and explore the resources and activities suited to your needs. All we ask is that you share all your activities on social media using #LightsOnAfterSchool #AfterSchoolSA .
Scroll through the gallery on the right to see how other organisations get involved in #LightsOnAfterSchool.
Lights On 2021 Ambassadors and Champions!
LOAS in the news!
