Enabling ECD,
Unlocking THE FUTURE.
TREE is a non-profit organisation, specialising in promoting holistic Early Childhood Development, through professional training, key programmes and developmental resources and structures.
Enabling ECD,
Unlocking THE FUTURE.
TREE is a non-profit organisation, specialising in promoting holistic Early Childhood Development, through professional training, key programmes and developmental resources and structures.
Celebrating 40 Years
Upcoming Events
Tree Webinar 6 – 2030 Strategy: A Means To Transforming ECD
Tree Webinar 6: 2030 Strategy: A Means To Transforming ECD Date: 12th November 2024 Time: 10am Register now: Email: 40years@tree-ecd.co.za Phone:
Our Vision
TREE’s vision is to become a globally recognized institution and a thought leader in the advancement of universal and quality early childhood education throughout Africa and the world.
Our Vision
TREE’s vision is to become a globally recognized institution and a thought leader in the advancement of universal and quality early childhood education throughout Africa and the world.
Our Mission
to facilitate and enable universal early childhood development, through;
- capacity building,
- partnerships,
- advocacy work,
- resource mobilisation and
- knowledge management on a national scale and beyond.
Our Mission
to facilitate and enable universal early childhood development, through;
- capacity building,
- partnerships,
- advocacy work,
- resource mobilisation and
- knowledge management on a national scale and beyond.
Our Impact, by the Numbers
OVER 1,500
ECD Sites supported
The TREE training programme seeks to develop and empower fledging, under-resourced ECD sites develop into sustainable, quality centers.
4856
Practioners trained
In 2021, TREE graduated its first round of 10 male ECD practitioners, breaking gender stereotypes and empowering males to pursue a career in ECD.
11 Toy Libraries
in 3 Provinces
Our community Toy Library Programme reached a cumulative total of 10969 children.
42,102
children reached
TREE reaches economically marginalised communities whose Children face abject poverty, have limited or no access to essential services.
NQF Level 4
accredited qualification
The aim of the TREE training programme is to improve practitioner development and capacity.
6 Provinces
national footprint
TREE is now actively involved across 6 provinces. Strengthening the South African ECD Workforce.
OVER 1,500
ECD Sites supported
The TREE training programme seeks to develop and empower fledging, under-resourced ECD sites develop into sustainable, quality centers.
4856
Practioners trained
In 2021, TREE graduated its first round of 10 male ECD practitioners, breaking gender stereotypes and empowering males to pursue a career in ECD.
11 Toy Libraries
in 3 Provinces
Our community Toy Library Programme reached a cumulative total of 10969 children.
42,102
children reached
TREE reaches economically marginalised communities whose Children face abject poverty, have limited or no access to essential services.
NQF Level 4
accredited qualification
The aim of the TREE training programme is to improve practitioner development and capacity.
6 Provinces
national footprint
TREE is now actively involved across 6 provinces. Strengthening the South African ECD Workforce.
Special Projects
Kuyakhanya
There is Light
Building ecosystems of play for 0-4-year-olds and their caregivers in rural South Africa.
Through co-created playhouses, we aim to offer holistic ECD services for children, daycare services, and mental health counselling for parents and caregivers.
PARTNERS
Kuyakhanya
(There is Light)
Building ecosystems of play for 0-4-year-olds and their caregivers in rural South Africa.
Through co-created playhouses, we aim to offer holistic ECD services for children, daycare services, and mental health counselling for parents and caregivers.
PARTNERS
Digital Literacy
Future Proofing our Communities
As the world advances and the demand for technology skills increases, we aim to tackle the lack of digital knowledge & skills within our ECD sector and disadvantaged communities through our ICDL Accredited Computer Courses.
Now Offering:
- Computer Essentials
- Online Essentials
- Word Processing
- Excel Spreadsheets
Upskilling practitioners with digital knowledge is a gateway to enhancing the quality of lives for themselves and others as they are opened up to new world of learning possibilities, job opportunities and entrepreneurship.
Digital Literacy
Future Proofing our Communities
As the world advances and the demand for technology skills increases, we aim to tackle the lack of digital knowledge & skills within our ECD sector and disadvantaged communities through our ICDL Accredited Computer Courses.
Now Offering:
- Computer Essentials
- Online Essentials
- Word Processing
- Excel Spreadsheets
Upskilling practitioners with digital knowledge is a gateway to enhancing the quality of lives for themselves and others as they are opened up to new world of learning possibilities, job opportunities and entrepreneurship.
Learning through fun
The TREE Toy shop
The most exciting part about the TREE Toy Shop is our workshop, where our experienced and skilled Toy Makers produce a wide range of handmade, wooden toys.
Partnerships & donations
Thank you for making a difference
Kwa-Zulu Natal is home to a quarter of South Africa’s children, 85% of which are under the age of 5 and have no access to any form of early child development programmes.
We’d like to thank the organisations who have partnered with TREE to ensure young children develop to their full potential in line with their rights and needs.
Partnerships & donations
Thank you for making a difference
Kwa-Zulu Natal is home to a quarter of South Africa’s children, 85% of which are under the age of 5 and have no access to any form of early child development programmes.
We’d like to thank the organisations who have partnered with TREE to ensure young children develop to their full potential in line with their rights and needs.
Get involved.
Tree turns 40
in Sept 2024
Tree turns 40
in Sept 2024
