Welcome to our first newsletter update of the year. Read on to see how we are growing our impact and empowering communities across South Africa!
🎓 Helwel Trust Empowers Practitioners with a “BIG HEART”
In a transformative journey, our passionate funder, Helwel Trust, has empowered a further 18 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners. Their support covered:
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Training in the fundamentals of Early Childhood Development.
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Toy making using waste materials.
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Support for completing their FETC NQF Level 4 in ECD.
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Participation in the enriching Post Mentoring and Support Workshop, Sizanani Community of Practice.
This forest of knowledge cultivated by Helwel Trust’s unwavering support culminated in a joyous graduation for these fully-fledged ECD practitioners. We celebrate the growth this generosity has nurtured in our roots.
✈️ ACSA Visits TREE Head Office
Our invaluable partner, Airport Company South Africa (ACSA), is currently uplifting communities near King Shaka International and O.R. Tambo International airports.
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Their generous funding supports 80 ECD practitioners in peri-urban areas.
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A delegation from various airports recently visited TREE and our ECD centres to witness the profound impact of their support firsthand.
We deeply appreciate ACSA for investing in early education and taking the time to experience the positive change they are fostering.
🎁 Pareto Limited Donates Much-Needed Resources
Pareto Limited has donated essential Early Childhood Development resources to two underserved and under-equipped ECD centres.
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Their contribution acts as a beacon of hope, highlighting the critical role resources play in nurturing a thriving ECD environment.
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This support emphasizes that well-equipped centres are vital, serving as the foundation for a child’s holistic development.
🌬️ Expanding to Victoria West, Northern Cape
TREE is proud to announce the expansion of our ECD training and initiatives into Victoria West!
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In collaboration with Noblesfontein Wind Farm, we are on a mission to train 15 dedicated NQF Level 4 ECD practitioners in the region.
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This partnership emphasizes the profound importance of ECD in remote areas, ensuring distant corners of South Africa are equipped for the holistic development of children.
🎯 Strategic Workshop: Reflect, Review, Reset Strategy ’26
The TREE team recently gathered for our annual strategic workshop to delve deep into our Annual Operating Plan, which feeds into our Strategy 26 mission, vision, and goals.
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The forum allowed us to reflect on our 2023 achievements, confront challenges, and set new targets for 2024.
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By critically examining our past, we are paving the way for a more robust and adaptive approach, positioning TREE to continue leading the change in shaping a brighter environment for all children in South Africa.
