Apr 10, 2023
Reaching their potential
Every year we induct a new group of especially promising students into Lalela's Leadership Programme, teaching them valuable life skills.
Apr 6, 2023
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.
Mar 28, 2023
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.
Mar 6, 2023
Lighting the way for Lalela learners
Our programme manager Nwabisa Ndogeni has been inspiring youth - and our team - since joining Lalela as a facilitator in 2016.
Feb 7, 2023
Meet our interns for 2023
These Lalela alumni have come full circle in their journey with us, from students in our after-school programmes to determined adults wanting to make a difference in their communities.
Feb 6, 2023
Bringing hope to Bonteheuwel kids
Marilyn November, our Bonteheuwel programme facilitator, follows a deep calling to make a real difference to the lives of children in a community beset with challenges.
Jan 31, 2023
2023: Art of Illumination
Lalela's curriculum this year shines a light on developing creative thinking, technical mastery, self-confidence and self-control in our learners. Find out more about what's in store...
Jan 27, 2023
The high cost of academic achievement
Amid high dropout and failure rates in SA, Lalela students came out tops in their final year exams once again - we put it down to grit, determination and 'whole-brain thinking'.
Dec 5, 2022
Sharing the findings of our Lalela Virtual paper
Lalela's M&E findings following our Covid-19 virtual programme were presented at the esteemed SACHES international conference.
Dec 1, 2022
Trauma Curriculum training impact
A year-end update on our roll-out of Lalela's important resource guide for educators in SA
Nov 30, 2022
Full circle for this Lalela co-facilitator
For Nosiphiwo, a former student and now team member, the best part of her job is giving hope to her kids and a reason to smile
Oct 3, 2022
Personal letter from our incoming Executive Director
An integral part of Lalela's journey from inception, Firdous Hendricks has been appointed as our new Executive Director
Sep 26, 2022
Jonathan Butler joins Lalela’s Board of Trustees
We're proud to welcome the Grammy Award-nominated jazz superstar to Lalela’s Board of Trustees in the US
Sep 12, 2022
Sharing our love for art at FNB Art Joburg
We were delighted to return to FNB Art Year after a long absence with our Kids-4-Kids Art Tours
Aug 10, 2022
Women supporting women
For Women's Day, our Female Empowerment girls created Heart Maps with inspiring female role models
Aug 5, 2022
With Love, From Hout Bay to Sag Harbor
It was a proud moment seeing our students' maritime-themed work exhibited at a storied New York museum
May 26, 2022
Lalela For the Oceans
Our learners joined the Parley Ocean School in Hout Bay for fun and educational beach clean-ups
Apr 29, 2022
Louis200 fetes Lalela’s impact on tomorrow’s visionaries
Inspiring with creativity: How Lalela was chosen for inclusion in the prestigeous Louis200 philanthropic campaign
Apr 6, 2022
All the fun of Lalela’s March holiday programmes
Across all our communities, Lalela learners were kept creatively occupied and safe during the school break - see our photo highlights!
Mar 11, 2022
Creating hope through art in the Hangberg community
Lalela's Mark Oppelt is much more than just a facilitator at his former school, Sentinel Primary
Mar 7, 2022
Celebrating #girlpower at Norval Foundation
Our 2022 Female Empowerment programme launched with an outing to the gallery and viewing of a powerful exhibition about Black women artists in SA.
Feb 14, 2022
WHO paints with Lalela artists at Philippi Village
We were honoured to be visited by the WHO Director-General and Belgium's Minister of Development Cooperation
Jan 25, 2022
2022: An Art Odyssey
Lalela's Senior Programme Manager Firdous Hendricks shares a preview of the year ahead
Jan 21, 2022
Celebrating our matriculants’ results
Lalela students came out tops in their final year exams
Aug 1, 2021
Lalela Scarf Q&A
Read about our sister brand and its latest scarf collection
Jul 1, 2021
Managing Trauma in our Classrooms
Lalela’s Resource Guide for Working with Learners Affected by Trauma set for Western Cape rollout
Feb 1, 2021
Lalela Goes Virtual
Faced with the challenges of Covid-19, Lalela launched a unique virtual learning programme
Jan 30, 2020
Heart Map Social Cohesion Project
Read about our impactful Heart Map social cohesion project
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