Our Model

Phase one:

• Schools apply or are identified by the Foundation
• Schools are appraised in consultation with stakeholders
• A high level due diligence is conducted on the school
• The profiles of eligible schools are prepared

 Phase two:

• Potential donors are sought
• The profiles of schools are presented to potential donors
• Potential adopters choose the schools and programmes that they wish to fund
• An adoption agreement is entered into between the Schools, Governing Body, the Adopters and the Foundation.
• An action plan is developed with all the stakeholders
• A design plan and a Whole School Development proposal are submitted to the Department of Education for approval
• A project steering committee and a project management committee are formed with all the stakeholders

Phase three:

During phase 3 implementation work begins.

Infrastructure

• The Foundation project manager and the School Governing Body identify local parents, both skilled and unskilled.
• A team leader (local artisan) is appointed after a thorough interview process.
• The local skilled and unskilled workers, together with the team leader form the construction team.
• The Foundation regularly monitors the project.
• Periodic visits to the schools by the adopters are encouraged.
• Infrastructure expenditure by the adopter is strictly monitored according to the approved budget.
• Project progress reports are submitted to adopters

 Social and skills development

• The Foundation coordinates different services offered by other best practice NGOs to ensure school development objectives are met.
• The school community is assisted by the Foundation to gain access to government services such as social grants, feeding schemes and home affairs services.
• In collaboration with the Department of Education and the School’s Governing Body, the Foundation identifies service providers to address skills and social development needs in the schools.

Working together – Foundation, Donor and School

In order for our model to be successful, we insist on the following commitments from project stakeholders:

The adopter:

• The adopter is encouraged to visit the school and for staff to become involved
• Timeous payment of funds to allow for efficient implementation of the project

The adopted school:

• The school must strictly adhere to the contract signed between them and the Foundation
• All communication concerning the project is discussed with the project manager
• The schools must submit the following annually: updated number of learners, pass rate, and any impact or challenges the school might be facing

The Foundation:

• Submits regular progress reports to the adopter
• Ensures sound financial management of the project
• Provides sound management of the project’s various phases
• Communicates regularly with the adopter and school
• Ensures quality of work delivered

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