The JumpStart Foundation

Last year Butsha Ngani was a @Yes4YouthZA intern working as a maths educator assistant. This year she became a team lead on the NumberSense programme. Today she was an eloquent, enthusiastic and informative spokesperson on @SABCNews for #YouthDay. Brava! youtu.be/1IXigWWrCCE

On #YouthDay2023 will you help us make a difference to SA youth to develop #JobSkills & #WorkReadiness? We're reclaiming maths learning in early grade classrooms country wide! We need #YouthEmpowerment partners to support our vital life-changing work! Contactus@jumpstart.org.za

Yay for #WorldMathsDay! When maths is a "fun and fearless" activity the chances of the next generation completing school, securing meaningful work and entering tertiary education vastly improves. Donate & make a difference to our work now: jumpstart.org.za/donate/ #MathsMatters

Your investment in a long term solution helps young South Africans to complete school with a solid maths foundation. This empowers them to qualify and contribute meaningfully to the world of work. Donations welcome here: jumpstart.org.za/donate/ #YouthEmpowerment #YouthEmployment

On #InternationalEducationDay we need your help to continue our vital maths education work in South Africa. We have almost 180 formerly unemployed youth now teaching basic maths to Grade 1-3 learners in under-resourced classrooms country wide. #MathsMatters #YouthMatters

Changes to  @myNSFAS  conditions now exclude support for 1st year students applying for B.Ed degrees. With your help, future teachers can get started on the path to qualification. Help via our funding partner,  @forgoodSA: forgood.co.za/donate/money/r… #MathsMatters #YouthMatters

Zanele Skenjane's life changed when he became a maths tutor at Ukhanyiso Primary School.  "I was fascinated by the new learning methods Mrs Phakade showed me. I enjoy assisting learners, helping them improve their strong points and get to grips where they are insecure."

With partners like @lightstonetweet  and @Yes4YouthZA, we’re able to contribute to a better world. As an implementing partner, we can help you improve your ED and BBEEE scores. contactus@jumpstart.org.za to learn more. 🧵(5/5)

We have a chance to study further and get opportunities to apply for bursaries. I’m really enjoying my current work and will continue to love teaching in my future career.” 🧵(4/5)

Yonela Mdodana, 32, started her YES4Youth journey when her son’s school was looking for tutors to help with NumberSense. After two phone calls and a trip to Butterworth to send some documents to the JumpStart offices, she was ready to go. 🧵(1/5)

Educating future teachers should be a priority for all of us. Can you be part of a long-term solution for the country's future?  Check out our donations link via forgood: forgood.co.za/donate/money/r… #MathsMatters #YouthMatters #EducationMatters

Andile Malakuza (29) is working toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.   "Since starting on the JumpStart programme, I’ve gained skills as a presenter and educator. This has motivated me to register at Walter Sisulu University doing a PGCE.” he said.

Lulama Ngunuza's @go2UJ acceptance arrived. He aims to complete an Honours in STEM Education. He says: "I long to see people from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as mine, flourishing & becoming highly-educated!" Help him fund his studies via @Feenix_org: feenix.org/student/4b9cd1…

This week we welcomed Beverly Langa and Itumeleng Moshao from @Yes4YouthZA. Proud to provide #SkillsDevelopment with Refinex and @OrangeCyberZA's support. Email contactus@jumpstart.org to be part of a long-term youth employment solution. #MathsMatters #YouthMatters

Listen live tonight! @benzito772 and Lesego Maforah talk about the tech that is transforming maths education in early grade maths & impacting #YouthEmployment! Tune in at 10PM to @SAFMradio: safm.co.za/digital/player… Share with your network. #MathsMatters #YouthMatters

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Today marks the 10th International Day of the Girl Child. Given the skills and the opportunities, they can be the changemakers driving progress in their communities. We stand - with and for girls - and invest in a future that believes in their agency, leadership, and potential.