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TLT Annual Report

Our Annual Report 2021

Our 2021 annual report serves a dual purpose. On the one hand, we share the key ways in which we leveraged partnerships, resources, and initiatives to support the sector in the past year. On the other hand, we’ve segmented the report to illustrate the outcomes of our three-year strategy across the three pillars of our work. We invite you to explore the manifestation of all this work.

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Beyond the Classroom Quarterly 1

Check out our first 2022 newsletter as we highlight the best activities from the After School sector. Over the past year, the informal education sector and a broader network of civil society organisations have stepped in to support catch-up efforts. We share our emerging work in coordinating a Catch-Up Coalition of non-profit ASP providers. 

Impacting Lives beyond South Africa: the conversation with Sixolile Mabombo continues

Sixolile Mabombo, TLT’s new Board Chairperson dove into a 2-hour long chat with us. In Part 2 of our conversation, we dig a little deeper. We uncover her thoughts on, the best fundraising models for the After School sector; the biggest lessons she’s learned whilst working in the sector; plus, her vision and bold plans for The Learning Trust.

Celebrating Young Women Beyond After School Programmes

In celebration of Womens Month, The Learning Trust shines a light on two inspiring young women who share their stories of hope and triumph as they navigate the world on a mission to change it for the better. 

Beyond the Classroom – Quarterly Newsletter

This short issue shares updates on the ways the After School sector continues to expand its reach, advance education outcomes, and make a difference in the lives of youth most affected by the irregularities of schooling during this pandemic.

Investing in the sustainable future of South African youth

The After School sector offers a diversity of programmes, models, and focus areas that are all united by a common goal: to enable learners to thrive and succeed. Given the belief that our future is in the hands of our youth, it is reasonable to expect that the investments put into education actually result in quality learning outcomes for youth.

Ikasi Soccer School

#AfterSchoolYouthLeaders – Dumisani Ntsodo: Ikasi Soccer School

Dumisani Ntsodo is the Founder and Director of Ikasi Soccer School. He was inspired to create opportunities of access for young girls in Khayelitsha to prosper and succeed’. Dumisani gathered his peers to visit different schools introducing a programme that develops and empowers young girls to reach their full potential. Upon completing his CAF license, Dumisani saw an opportunity to use soccer to drive his concept whilst introducing the importance of sports in lower-quintile schools. His main role in the organisation includes fostering strategic partnerships and seeking local funding opportunities.

Established in Khayelitsha (2018), Ikasi Soccer School’s mission is to assist educators, parents and learners by providing a safe after-school program that enables young girls to be independent and become better citizens through soccer, academic support and life-skills. The programme is implemented by volunteer coaches through training sessions that take place three times a week and once on weekends. Currently, Ikasi Soccer School impacts 85 girls from 4 partner schools.

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