community-based education

Khula Unqobe Creative Arts

#AfterSchoolHeroes – Khanyisile Nhlapo: Khula Unqobe Creative Arts

Khanyisile Nhlapo founded Khula Unqobe Creative Arts out of her belief that when one finds one’s purpose in life we seldom deter from that path. It is this belief that drives Khanyisile to give children in her community who enjoy the arts, the opportunity to discover their talent. This is Khanyisile Nhlapo’s story… What inspires … Read more

Katlehong Early Learning Resource Unit

#AfterSchoolHeroes – Maria Monama: Katlehong Early Learning Resource Unit

Under the leadership and guidance of Maria Monama, the Katlehong Early Learning Resource Unit (KELRU) runs its own ECD centres and play groups, established in 1991. KELRU also provides accredited training to ECD practitioners working in these centres. In 2016, they set up an after school programme in their community for primary school learners. At … Read more

The Future of After School in a New World

The Learning Trust exists to contribute towards building sustainable and impactful community-based organisations in the After School Sector. We play the role of strengthening organisational development through coaching, mentoring and skills-building; with the aim of improving education outcomes for learners in underserved communities. As our government grapples with the decision regarding the reopening of schools … Read more

After School programmes can help learners overcome Covid-19 challenges

The Learning Trust celebrates its 10th anniversary supporting emerging community-based After School programmes and 2020 will certainly be remembered as one of the most challenging during our tenure. More importantly, this has been one of the most severely challenging times for the vast majority of learners in South Africa. We partner with close to 40 … Read more