WELCOME
TO
STRETCH EDUCATION SA
Stretch the body to free the mind.
Stretch Education creates a one year employment opportunity for young people during which they are taught to manage stress through weekly yoga practice, gain the skills and experience to be certified English tutors, improve computer and typing skills, learn to communicate constructively, and experience the joy of having a positive impact on the lives of young children in their communities.
Every year a group of alumni takes responsibility for ensuring the new cohort of young people gain from being with the organisation for a year. These alumni gain life changing leadership and management skills that result in them securing meaningful jobs for themselves.
THE IMPACT
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QUALIFIED READING TUTORS
23
READING TUTORS IN TRAINING
1356
PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS IMPROVING ENGLISH LITERACY WEEKLY
26
QUALIFIED YOGA TEACHERS
23
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TEACHERS IN TRAINING
31
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 4 AND 5 QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT WE DO
READING PROGRAMME
Since 2019, 20 unemployed youth have received training to become certified Phonographix tutors every year. Each tutor is responsible for helping 40 children improve their English reading and writing skills. Currently, the tutors work in two schools in Alex, and one school in Lebowakgomo. About 800 children improve their reading skills each year. Many Stretch Alumni generate a much-needed income by offering private lessons to children in their communities.
YOGA PROGRAMME
Stretch Education SA offers yoga and other alternative wellness activities to the learners living in the Alexandra Town-Ship of Johannesburg, We support and equip the primary school learners with tools to cope with stress and anxiety, thereby enabling them to be more focused in both their studies and daily life.
Our programs, mentoring, and support services help Alex's youth to break out of the poverty cycle.
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At Stretch Education SA, we are committed to nurturing the potential of every child through innovative and inclusive educational programs. Our offerings include enhancing reading and language skills, personalized tutoring, and comprehensive support for homework and projects. In collaboration with Move In Awe, we also integrate yoga into our programs, promoting physical and mental wellbeing alongside academic growth.
REVIEWS
What Our Satisfied Candidate Think
My time with Stretch Education SA was a life changing experience, not because of the stipend or the opportunity to work post matric. It was life changing because I got the chance to meet new people, a chance to challenge myself through commitment, discipline and consistency.
I first did not understand the reason why we did yoga? But I fell in love with yoga because it slowed me down, cleared my head and it became an emotional pillar in my life. Everytime I went through something tough like not being consistent with my ECD Level 4 work, I'd do a 10 minute meditation or id do a 5 minute breahwork just to relieve the pressure.
I also got the chance to do a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 qualification through Stretch...actually I feel in love with yoga so much that I was comfortable holding the space for others during our ECD Level 4 Qualification. Doing the KYTT really showed me that I enjoy leading people, holding space for others and facing hard things head on.
Through Stretch I am now a qualified Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher and have a Level 4 ECD qualification. My life has change drastically since my year with Stretch SA.
Sandile Mtshali
We pride our selves on being a trustworthy Educational Programme that delivers results. We believe in giving an exceptional level of care and attention to each and every candidate. Check out some of the reviews we've received below and feel free to add your own feedback as well.
