Making his Mark
Lalela art facilitator Mark Oppelt has come full circle, from a Lalela student at Hout Bay High School to his new senior role teaching teens from his community in those same classrooms...and we couldn't be prouder!
Trauma Curriculum training impact
A year-end update on our roll-out of Lalela's important resource guide for educators in SA
Romeo, Romeo!
Aspiring actors from our Hout Bay programmes took to the stage for a very special Lalela rendition of Romeo and Juliet for the Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa.
Our 2023 Brunch Benefit Gallery
See all the wonderful photos from our annual Brunch Benefit in New York, a bold, bright and stylish affair filled with African-style warmth and flair!
Behind the scenes of Lalela’s Romeo & Juliet play
Young artists across our programmes have been hard at work creating sets and props for Lalela's Shakespeare Schools Festival production.
Reaching their potential
Every year we induct a new group of especially promising students into Lalela's Leadership Programme, teaching them valuable life skills.
Introducing our newest after-school programme
Last year we piloted workshops at Bertha House in Cape Town's Mowbray; this year we have more than 80 students in regular attendance.
Music in the air!
Our 'Shape Up' curriculum had learners across our programmes creating an orchestra's worth of amazing musical instruments.
We the People Human Rights Festival
Lalela students in our Maboneng programme got the chance to lend their voices to the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill. Programme Manager Vika Mjoka shares his highlights.
Being the change
Lalela alumnus and former intern Kelebogile Phaloana is doing great things in her exciting career working for a youth empowerment agency, where she's helping young people to flourish. We caught up with this inspiring former learner.