Innovation in education to uplift and empower.

They are an education organisation that is committed to promoting growth within education, both within their schools and in after-school environments.

They believe that the innovative, sustainable solutions they employ will uplift and empower, not only their schools, their teachers and their learners; but also their communities.

Their Vision

For all children in Africa to be able to experience quality education.

Their Mission

Innovation in education to uplift and empower.

Their Outcomes

Overall outcome: To enhance the quality of education through the use of ICT

The specific outcomes that contribute to our overall impact are:

• 1. For ICT to contribute to the quality of teaching
• 2. To improve the learning experience of children i.e attitude & engagement
• 3. To raise the attainment of children
• 4. To impact on Education Department practice with regards to the integration of ICT & data analysis
• 5. To provide a work readiness programme for post matric young people

Programme Components

In order to achieve maximum effect for their outcomes, Green Shoots offers four key programme components. Each programme component is characterized by innovative strategies, measurable outcomes and an ongoing Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning plan. A programme component can be implemented individually as a Project or components can be combined to form a multifaceted Project.

Curriculum & Pedagogy

• - Teacher training
• - Continuous Professional Development
• - Science & Maths focus

Technology Assisted Learning

• - Digital curriculum & integration
• - Learner tracking & analytics
• - After school learning programmes

Technical Support

• - ICT infrastructure design & implementation
• - Technical issue resolution
• - Online programme management

Youth Development Programme

• - Technical Teaching Assistants

Green Shoots is particularly proud of their track record in the development of people and its capacity building within local organisations. They believe that sustainable change is change that has been institutionalized. Green Shoots believes in scaling their programmes through collaborative partnerships with Education Departments, Businesses, NGOs and other stake holders in order to achieve their Mission.