Transforming Children’s Lives
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Enabling Teachers, Learners And Parents
Literacy And Numeracy
Building essential reading and maths skills
Our programmes strengthen the foundation skills of reading, writing and numeracy. We believe in every learner’s right to express themselves and understand the world clearly.
ECD And Aftercare
A strong focus on early child development
Recognising that the foundation for future learning is built in the early years, Enlighten has made early child development (ECD) a flagship initiative. It supports 68 educare centres with standards and compliance. This benefits some 200 teachers and 4,500 young children. The Trust is also assisting the work of the Department of Social Development with registering 35 aftercare facilities.
Tools For Learning And Life Skills
Practical skills for everyday life
Our e-learning, music and art programmes support learning in the core areas. They encourage discipline, problem solving and team work via hands-on experience using computers, creating art and craft projects and taking part in musical performances.
ENHANCING FUTURES
A Legacy Of Educational Support Since 2002
Founded in 2002 by the late Henri Kuiper, Enlighten Education Trust was established to improve the quality of teaching, learning and life in the Overstrand municipal area. In an effort to support a weak and unequal education system, the Trust aims to enable children to get the most out of their school years, gain employment and contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.
Now in its 23rd year, Enlighten has growin into a trusted and effective non-governmental organisation, implementing 17 projects that impact 24 schools. These projects benefit 500 teachers and 9,000 learners across a 50-kilometre radius, spanning from Betty’s Bay to Gansbaai.
ENHANCING FUTURES
Our Journey Through Time
Explore our key milestones – each one a step forward in our mission to enrich education and uplift communities.
2002
Our First Steps
Launch of our initiative with teacher workshops in seven local schools. The foundation of our enduring vision.
2010
Expanding To ECD
Our focus widened to include Early Childhood Development, addressing the foundation years of learning.
2024
Growing Reach
We now manage 18 programmes across 22 schools and 63 ECD centres – reaching thousands every year.
2025
Looking Ahead
Our aspirations include deepening community partnerships and the impact of our programmes, strengthening our organisational sustainability while further developing our role as an anchor in the community.