EDUCENTRE

Equipping a generation of young leaders who inspire positive change in their own communities

The Sozo Educentre is our after-school tutoring and mentorship programme for high school learners from the Vrygrond community. Educentre provides a safe space for 113 high school learners (between the ages of 13 – 18 years) to be equipped and empowered within their own community to achieve their full potential.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

THE MISSION: To see every child finish high school successfully and to assist each learner with post-schooling opportunities that will lead to a dignified job.

TUTORING

We provide Educentre students with the intensive academic support that they desperately need to succeed in school and beyond.

NUTRITIOUS MEALS

Learning on an empty stomach is almost impossible. That’s why we provide our students with daily nutritious meals..

COMPUTER LITERACY

At Educentre, learners are given access to a wealth of information on the internet. They are taught how to use a computer as well as navigate the internet to aid learning.

STUDENT WELLNESS INTERVENTION

Our social worker provides emotional support to our learners, as well as their families, helping them to navigate tough situations and challenges they may be facing.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

We empower youth to become empowered leaders within their home, community and education environments.

MENTORING

LOur learners are guided and supported by mentors, all of which are full-time staff members at Sozo.

CAREER INSPIRING INITIATIVES

We inspire our learners to succeed beyond high school by exposing them to career and study options.

THIS IS HOW THE EDUCENTRE IS IMPACTING THE LIVES OF OUR LEARNERS:

891 YOUNG PEOPLE’S LIVES IMPACTED SINCE 2011
3990 HOURS OF TUTORING PROVIDED EACH YEAR
82% MATRIC PASS RATE IN 2022

EDUCATION STORY OF HOPE

“Before joining Educentre I was a shy introverted young boy who didn’t interact much with other people. When I was in Grade 11, my friend hastily brought me the news that Educentre has two available spots open. I immediately went to Sozo and they informed me that they don’t usually accept learners in Grade 11, but that it was my lucky day.

I found it was a pivotal time of my life to have joined Educentre because I needed to apply to University that year. Joining Educentre has helped me focus on my academics. When I started Educentre I got 38% in Mathematics, but with much hard work and dedication, my results improved to 78%! After joining Educentre I experienced a drastic change in how I interact with people, so much so that my teachers in school started noticing my transformation. Educentre helped me realise that what I have to say is important and that what the youth have to say matters. Since then I have started performing poetry.

At the Sozo Graduation, I had the opportunity to perform one of my poems called Trust the Process, I love that Educentre often grants the youth a platform to express themselves freely. I believe I have a story to tell, and Educentre has played a big role in shaping my story. Educentre Story of Success Sozo is an organisation that empowers and develops young people. I am thankful to Educentre for all they have done for me and the opportunities they have granted me.

After completing High School in 2021 with a Bachelor’s pass, I am currently studying Financial Accounting and Taxation in the Business Management Science faculty at Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Once I have finished my tertiary studies, my goal is to become an entrepreneur, establishing a few successful businesses. I would also like to give back to my community, by tutoring and volunteering at Sozo showing my appreciation for all they have done for me.” Victor Phiri Educentre Alumni 2021, Educentre Tutor 2022