education

Coalitions: Working Together Across Sectors to Scale Up Impact

Written by Charlene Petersen-Voss, Special Projects Manager and Sibongile Khumalo, Executive Director of The Learning Trust  The power of collective action  The world is riddled with daunting and complex challenges that no single person or organisation can claim to know the solutions to. From poverty and food insecurity to climate change and catastrophic pandemics, these … Read more

MEL Series Part 3: Data Collection

You’re invited to a 4-hour online training that will introduce data collection best practices and data collection tools and process for After School Programmes. Participants must have a strong uninterrupted internet connection with the ability to use video, Google documents, and other online tools during the training. Space is limited and not all applicants will … Read more

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Mental Health issues a global challenge

Lights On After School is a global initiative that aims to help raise awareness of the importance of after school programs and their impact on children’s lives. The movement began more than 20 years ago in the US, led by the Afterschool Alliance. Today, it has grown into a global organization supported by tens of thousands of people and organizations around the world. This year’s Lights on theme focuses on mental health and academic support.

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Lights On Afterschool & Mental Health

Lights On After School is a global initiative that aims to help raise awareness of the importance of after school programs and their impact on children’s lives.

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After school programmes boosting youth’s mental health

Good Hope FM Interview The rise in reports of mental illness amongst young people is alarming. Over the last few years young people have been and are still dealing with grief, loss of family income, educational setbacks, and doubt regarding their future plans. They are experiencing, quite understandably increased anxiety, hopelessness and depression. ASPs play … Read more

MEL Series – Second Session

You’re invited to a 4-hour online training that will provide an overview on Theory of Change. Participants must have a strong uninterrupted internet connection with the ability to use video, Google documents, and other online tools during the training. Join Zoom Meeting – https://zoom.us/j/3635441407 Looking forward to having you join us!

MEL Series – Second Session

You’re invited to a 4-hour online training that will provide an overview on Theory of Change. Participants must have a strong uninterrupted internet connection with the ability to use video, Google documents, and other online tools during the training. A calendar reminder will be sent out on Monday, 26th of September. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/3635441407 … Read more

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#YoungWomenInSTEM: Khanyisa Dube

To celebrate Women’s Month, The Learning Trust shines the spotlight on young women who either study(ied) or work(ed) in any of the STEM disciplines.

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#YoungWomenInSTEM: Mapula Motana

To celebrate Women’s Month, The Learning Trust shines the spotlight on young women who either study(ied) or work(ed) in any of the STEM disciplines.