A recent study revealed a sobering reality: nearly eight in ten learners struggle to read for meaning by Grade 4. In partnership with the Zero Dropout Campaign, we launched the Reading for Meaning and Maths Matters programs based on the Teaching at the Right Level (TARL) method in response to this pressing issue.

Moms want to do what is best for their baby, but sometimes there are gaps in knowledge and a lack of supportive spaces for them to ask questions and get the advice. Flourish, a program funded by the Lesedi Solar Park Trust, focuses particularly on the importance of maternal health (including maternal mental health), exclusive breastfeeding, hygiene, and the importance of nutrition on a young child’s brain development and future potential.

The Tsantsabane Centre of Hope (tCOH) exists to help and empower vulnerable children and families. Supported by the Lesedi Solar Park Trust, TCOH exemplifies the Trust’s objective to support local organisations to become more effective at driving developmental change.