How can we make young lives less stressful?
I was reflecting on this question recently at a networking event with Kolisi Foundation and EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation. The word that entered my mind was ‘SAFETY’. When we think about young people in South Africa facing a multitude of challenges within the education system - it’s very stressful and especially at such a young age. And when young people are experiencing lots of stress at such a young age it makes learning and living a lot more challenging. Within their school, home and community environments having a good support structure and safety is key to seeing these young people flourish.
Safety provides room to take a breath, to gain confidence, to feel loved, to be acknowledged and gain access to resources and quality learning. This all adds to a young person feeling less stressed. We have evidence of this model from stories of youth who have been part of our programmes.
I’m grateful to be part of a team at The Sozo Foundation that at the core focuses on providing safe spaces for youth in Vrygrond and surrounds. I do believe that everything else flows from there and that we will, with time, see more youth stay in school and finish high school successfully.
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EDUCENTRE: FOCUS POST 📌 📚
-The Sozo Foundation equips the leaders of tomorrow through education to transform the lives of learners and their families.
The Sozo Educentre is our after-school tutoring and mentorship programme for high school learners from the Vrygrond community.
Educentre provides a safe space for approximately 120 high school learners (between the ages of 13 – 18 years) to be equipped and empowered within their own community to achieve their full potential.
Partner with us to raise these future leaders by either:
1. Donating your time to support by providing intensive tutoring here: 🖇 https://lnkd.in/di2xYNcJ
2. Provide a financial commitment to become a monthly donor to support our cause here:
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