Sizanani Mentorship Programme

Do you think “education is the most powerful tool to change the world” ? Do you want to help young learners to achieve their dreams and get a university degree? You can make a huge difference in the life of young people from Alexandra township. The “Sizanani Mentorship Program” was launched in 2007 with the mission to provide career guidance, life skills support and mentorship to young learners from Alexandra. Our mentors are South African and foreign professionals who coach Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 learner(s) from Alexandra township. Learners and mentees are part of the “IKusasa Lethu project”, run by St Mary’s school (Waverley) which offers Saturday classes in five subjects to top learners of Alexandra high schools. * In 2022, 102 mentors – 55 % from South Africa, others are expatriates living in Joburg - are assisting 118 learners. Mentors are expected to meet their mentee(s) once a month on an outing independently organized or with other mentors. * Mentors play a crucial ...