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Mamelodi Initiative

#AfterSchoolYouthLeaders – Abiel Biza: Mamelodi Initiative

Abiel Biza, an aspiring Neuro-Surgeon, is a medical student at the University of Pretoria and the Programme Coordinator at the Mamelodi Initiative. He joined the organisation in 2015 as a volunteer, led by his passion for community and youth development. Abiel continues to excel in his academics whilst paying it forward through his work in the organisation.

Established in 2007, The Mamelodi Initiative is a collaborative effort initiated by young people who are devoted to bring change to the community of Mamelodi and its youth. The Mamelodi Initiative provides resources to enable community engagement and improve access to education. Thousands of youths have benefited from Mamelodi Initiative’s programme offerings, ranging from computer literacy to sports and holiday camps.

We spoke to Abiel to learn about why he continues to volunteer in the After School sector.

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TLT Excel Training

Data collection is a significant part of demonstrating the value and impact of After School Programmes. Microsoft Excel is a useful tool for collecting and analysing data such as attendance. Please join us for a 2-part online training as we explore and develop our knowledge and skills of Excel. A maximum of 2 participants can … Read more

The After School Investment Case Launch

The Learning Trust is thrilled to launch The After School Investment Case, a research report that demonstrates the importance of After School enrichment programmes in addressing the gross inequality in our education system. Join our virtual panel discussion with Nic Spaull, Merle Mansfield and Hope Chidawanyika to celebrate this milestone. We will explore the education … Read more

The After School Investment Case 2021

For some time, there has been a need for new and local research into the impact of After School Programmes (ASPs) on learners’ education outcomes. We now bring the After School Investment Case, a report that outlines the return on investments into programmes serving learners in lower quintiles. As a backdrop, the report demonstrates how … Read more

Our Annual Report 2020

In 2020, The Learning Trust turned 10! We invite you to take the decade-long journey with us through the inspiring stories and pictorial visuals we’ve captured.

Organisational Development Seminar 1: Improve your operational efficiency and sustainability

Inyathelo – The South African Institute for Advancement will host two virtual yet practical training sessions on Fundraising & Sustainability and Good Governance on behalf of The Learning Trust (TLT). The sessions are aimed at senior management, leaders, and fundraisers of After School Programmes. We will explore sustainability as a holistic concept that involves other … Read more

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 appears in our constitutional Bill of Rights, but is … Read more

Online Learning Cafe 1

Our Learning Cafés are aimed at Practitioners and specialist staff members. They provide a platform to acquire practical skills and tools. In this session, we will be learning how to leverage social media to communicate our work and mobilise engagement from our respective audiences. Grantees and alumni will share their experiences with social media and … Read more

After School Data Collective 1

Collecting data is the first step towards advocating and mobilising resources and funding for the After School Sector. In this collaborative session, we will discuss the data collected from Gauteng programmes over the last two years and introduce impact surveys. You will also get to engage with other grantees in your respective province to determine … Read more

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