Programmes

Youth in YearBeyond work in one of two areas.

The programmes tackle challenges that communities face in education or social cohesion.

A woman with long black hair wearing a green shirt, reading a colorful illustrated storybook to young children sitting on the floor in a classroom. The children are attentively looking at the story, with some in red and blue jackets. The classroom has windows with yellow curtains and educational materials on the walls.

YearBeyond’s education programmes provide learners in low- and no-fee public schools with literacy, numeracy, life skills, and psychosocial support, and literacy and physical development support for pre-school children and their caregivers.

YearBeyond has a range of education programmes: Literacy and Numeracy Catch-Up Programme, WCED @HomeLearning Programme, Scouting in Schools Programme, Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme. and the Shukuma/Planet Youth Programme.

EDUCATION

Young man and woman sitting at a table in a library, looking at a smartphone together, with bookshelves in the background.

YearBeyond’s social cohesion programmes build bridges between community spaces that provide public services and the communities they serve. This includes broadening access to facilities and services, building a culture of reading, and raising public awareness around key issues.

YearBeyond has a range of social cohesion programmes: Libraries Programme, Placemakers Programme, Playmakers Programme and Health Champions.

SOCIAL COHESION

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-MSAWENKOSI MNYUKILI