Our Impact
23 Years Of Lighting Up Young Minds In The Overstrand.
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A Safe Haven For Learning And Growth
For over 23 years, Enlighten Education Trust has been transforming education across the Overstrand
7,000+
Learners reached annually across all programmes
400+
Teachers enabled through upskilling and mentorship
110
Educare centres supported throughout the region
15,000+
Library engagements logged in schools and centres
Programme-specific Outcomes
Teacher Development
- 3,230 children supported across 110 Educare centres
- 47 new ECD spaces created
- Five-year registration achieved by Hermanus Christian Academy
Literacy And Numeracy
- 255 Grade R to Grade 1 learners showed measurable improvement in motor and literacy skills
- 70 Afrikaans learners gained confidence through bilingual support
- 2,840 books distributed to under-resourced schools via Book Dash
Tools For Learning And Life Skills
- 81 learners received music tuition through the Hermanus Music Academy programme
- 74 learners participated in weekly Visual Arts and Crafts classes
- 16 learners achieved distinctions in UNISA music examinations
- 150 learners participated in year-end marimba festival and competition
2025
Latest Annual Report
Enlighten, now in its 22nd year, reached over 7,200 children and 410 teachers through literacy, ECD, and life skills programmes—strengthening classrooms, families, and communities across the Overstrand.
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Annual Report 2025
Enlighten, now in its 22nd year, reached over 7,200 children and 410 teachers through literacy, ECD, and life skills programmes—strengthening classrooms, families, and communities across the Overstrand.
Annual Report 2023
Enlighten Education Trust launched “Laying Foundations” history book, supported 341 teachers and 7,000 children despite load-shedding challenges, with increased counselling demand post-COVID.
Annual Report 2022
Enlighten Education Trust honored late Chairman Allan Powell while supporting 24 schools and 68 ECD centres through pandemic recovery and educational re-emergence efforts.
Annual Report 2021
Enlighten Education Trust pivoted during COVID-19, distributing PPE and food parcels, launching online modules, upgrading E-learning facilities, and introducing Life Skills Camps while maintaining educational support services.
Annual Report 2020
Enlighten Education Trust remembers founder Henri Kuiper while expanding support to 24 schools and 78 ECD centres, launching ROADMAP 2024 targeting quality early childhood development and enhanced E-learning capabilities.
Annual Report 2019
Enlighten’s 2019 report highlights support for 76 ECD centres, 166 practitioners, streamlined six-strand projects, E-learning expansion, and community partnerships celebrating diversity through music and arts.