Seedlings 2007

Launched in 2007, Seedlings is our group-wide initiative to enhance the long-term prosperity of communities by building the capacities of young people. The seedlings program is a holistic approach towards nurturing children at risk of societal exclusion. The program delivers support to children and adolescents in three ways, starting with mentorship, continuing with scholarship, and completing with internship.

Seedlings aims to provide young adults with the motivation and means for completing their education to successfully enter the labor force as adults. This program benefits the community at large as it provides the next generation with educational and employment opportunities. This in turn allows communities to break the poverty cycle as education is a strong tool for empowerment.

Key Results

Following is a breakdown of the initial intake into the Seedlings program: