Sunday Independent & Sunday Tribune We when think about education, we often focus on what happens in the classroom. But learner development goes beyond what is taught in school. In SA After school programmes are critical in helping vulnerable learners from...
RSG FM Interview After school programmes help develop learners self-esteem and sense of belonging which are the cornerstones of mental well-being. Supporting learners to believe in themselves encourages them to stay in school – they feel that they belong and can...
Ikwekwezi FM Interview We know that learners struggling with their mental well-being will find it difficult to concentrate at school. They will likely experience reduced self-esteem and confidence, and will begin to see academic performance as futile. After School...
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...
Our Eastern Cape grantee, United through Sport, was featured in Algoa FM’s weekly segment, Algoa Cares. This was our effort to put a spotlight on the work of After School programmes across the country in order to celebrate the Lights On movement. Listen to...
JP Duminy is one of our Lights On Afterschool Champions and appeared in a feature on YOU magazine to chat about his involvement in the Afterschool space.