The student becomes the teacher
Brian’s struggles in grasping maths and science while a high school student inspired him to join the LEAP Future Leaders Programme and become a teacher.
LEAP Voices
South African education reform demands South African solutions
In his guest blog for the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation John shares that the South African education system needs conscious and intentional planning to create alternatives to our existing educational models.
Making work cool
In the days of high-speed internet, mobile phones and instant everything, the concept of ‘work ethic’ may seem a little old-fashioned. We spoke to instructional developer, Glenn Bunger, to find out how to make work cool again.
Sipho-sational!
Sipho Mpongo is an ambitious young photographer living in Langa and studying at the prestigious Cape Town School of Photography. Sipho graduated from LEAP in 2012 and we catch up with him to find out how he is finding life in the fast lane.
The graduates
We catch up with a few LEAP graduates to find out how they are finding life after LEAP and what advice they have for the Class of 2013.
Hopes, dreams and thanks
As Matric exams draw painfully to an end, we spoke to some LEAP Grade 12s about their time at LEAP, their hopes for the future and what they are most thankful for.
Sharing the learning
Staffed by a diverse group of tutors from all over Africa, the LEAP Learning Centre is teaching critical skills to a generation of future LEAP students and is also helping them understand more about tolerance and hope.
Giving thanks
From John Gilmour’s desk At LEAP, we have a much to be thankful for. We’ve gone from start-up in 2004 – with enough support, encouragement and community engagement – to [...]
Fixing a broken system
Johnny Copelyn and HCI are major supporters of LEAP’s work, funding LEAP 2 and its engagement with partner schools Herzlia United and Litha Primary in Gugulethu.