December 3, 2023
Unveiling the Power of Art to Save Rhinos
In a powerful collaboration that marries art and conservation, Lalela and the not-for-profit organisation Rhino Disharmony joined forces to shed light on the urgent issue of rhino poaching.
November 22, 2023
Lalela Inspires Creative Minds: A Glimpse into the Mary Evans Exhibition
A highlight during this last term of the school calendar, was an excursion to the solo exhibition, GILT, by Mary Evans—an accomplished British artist of Nigerian origin. Hosted at the prestigious Zeitz MOCAA, this exhibition was a rare opportunity for our learners to experience.
October 26, 2023
The Impact of Lalela’s After School Programmes
Cape Town-born musician Jonathan Butler shed light on the profound impact of after-school programmes, such as Lalela's educational arts initiative, which fosters creativity and personal growth within young people.
October 13, 2023
Mapping Lalela’s Creative Path for the Upcoming Year
September Sessions is a time for the Lalela team to reflect and plan for the year ahead.
October 12, 2023
Lalela Shines at the 21st Cultural Affairs Awards
Lalela's star is shining bright following recognition for our work in proving educational arts for young people in under-resourced communities. Our latest award is testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Lalela team, the support of the communities we work in and the young people who participate in our arts programme.
August 30, 2023
A Gaze From Within
Lalela artists had the special privilege of seeing their artworks on the walls of Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town in an exhibition tying in with the finale of the museum's 'When We See Us' show.
August 28, 2023
Unveiling the power of the heart
Linda Daniels, our newest Lalela member, attended the recent Women’s Day event as a mentor to a Masiphumelele learner. She shares how the experience left an enduring imprint on her heart.
August 1, 2023
Lalela Leaders Speak Up
What does it mean to be a leader? Students in our Leadership Programme shared their inspiring reflections during our recent holiday programme.
July 24, 2023
Empowering our Masi girls
Livhuwani Mukhondo joined our team to introduce Lalela’s Female Empowerment programme to girls at our partner high school in Masiphumelele in the Western Cape. She writes about the programme's importance and impact.
June 30, 2023
Art materials for Africa
One of South Africa’s best-known and -loved independent producers and suppliers of quality arts and crafts materials, Dala has walked alongside Lalela right from the start. Read our Q&A with the Dala team!
June 15, 2023
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!
May 20, 2023
Trauma Curriculum training impact
A year-end update on our roll-out of Lalela's important resource guide for educators in SA
April 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.
April 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.
March 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.
March 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.
February 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.
February 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.
January 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...
January 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'.
December 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.
November 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
October 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
September 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
September 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
August 10, 2022
Women supporting women
For Women's Day, our Female Empowerment girls created Heart Maps with inspiring female role models
August 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
April 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
April 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!
March 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
March 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.
February 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
January 25, 2022
2022: An Art Odyssey
Lalela's Senior Programme Manager Firdous Hendricks shares a preview of the year ahead
January 21, 2022
Celebrating our matriculants’ results
Lalela students came out tops in their final year exams
August 1, 2021
Lalela Scarf Q&A
Read about our sister brand and its latest scarf collection
July 1, 2021
Managing Trauma in our Classrooms
Lalela’s Resource Guide for Working with Learners Affected by Trauma set for Western Cape rollout
February 1, 2021
Lalela Goes Virtual
Faced with the challenges of Covid-19, Lalela launched a unique virtual learning programme
January 30, 2020
Heart Map Social Cohesion Project
Read about our impactful Heart Map social cohesion project
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