SHAWCO Education & Law Division
SHAWCO's Education and Law Divisions collectively strive to make a positive impact on underserved communities through education, awareness, and empowerment.
Together, these divisions exemplify SHAWCO's commitment to holistic community development. They actively engage with communities, provide valuable resources, and empower individuals to envision brighter futures. Through education and legal awareness, SHAWCO is working towards a more equitable and empowered society.
Our Community Initiatives/Programmes:
SHAWCO Education is engaged in a variety of impactful programs aimed at improving educational outcomes and empowering learners in underserved communities. These programs include:
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- Educational Support: The program likely provides educational support and resources to learners in participating schools. This could include tutoring, workshops, or online training sessions to help students improve their academic performance.
- Mentorship and Guidance: It appears that volunteers are involved, suggesting that the program may offer mentorship and guidance to students. Mentors and volunteers may serve as role models, offering advice and encouragement to help learners make informed decisions about their academic and personal development.
- Community Engagement: The program seems to actively engage with the local community and schools, as mentioned in the text. Outreach activities, school visits, and communication with learners and their guardians are all part of building a strong community connection to ensure the success of the program and its goals.
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Transport
3
Locations Served
40
Student Volunteers
200
Learners Impacted this year
Digital Literacy
- Successful Engagement and Progress: The program has been highly successful in terms of engaging learners and helping them make significant progress in digital literacy. The level of engagement and understanding among the learners has been satisfying, indicating that the program is achieving its educational goals.
- Challenges and Adaptation: The program has faced challenges such as load shedding and delays that disrupted the sessions. However, despite these obstacles, the program's organizers made efforts to adapt and ensure that learners still received valuable instruction. They engaged in informal discussions with the learners to understand their feedback, difficulties, and needs, which helped improve the program's effectiveness.
- Expansion and Future Plans: The program is expanding its reach by involving volunteers, including Travis, in sessions with primary school learners. Additionally, there are plans for future sessions in the next semester, with a focus on being more proactive. A rough schedule for the curriculum in Semester 2 has been drafted, and there is consideration for a smooth handover in case Travis is not available for the entire semester. This indicates a commitment to ongoing improvement and sustainability of the program.
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Transport
3
Locations Served
40
Student Volunteers
200
Learners Impacted this year
Law Literacy
- Innovative Teaching Methods and Empowerment: The program introduced innovative teaching methods, including the use of Theatre and Public Speaking techniques, to make learning engaging and enjoyable for students. It emphasized a rights-focused curriculum, as evidenced by events like 'The Period Talk,' which empowered young female students by providing them with important information related to their right to healthcare and access to feminine hygiene products.
- Volunteer Growth and Impact: The program highlighted the growth and positive impact of its volunteers, emphasizing their inspiring contributions. The relationships formed between students and volunteers were particularly valuable in enhancing the program's success.
- Broadening Horizons: The program aimed to broaden students' perspectives beyond just Statute and Case Law, emphasizing that there is more to the field of law. It sought to inspire students, expanding their aspirations and instilling hope for a successful future. The program looks forward to the upcoming term and continuing its positive work with the students.
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Transport
2
Locations Served
74
Student Volunteers
130
Learners Impacted this year
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Empowering Change
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Career Day
- Inclusive Educational Outreach: The Career Day program demonstrates SHAWCO's commitment to inclusive educational outreach. It extends invitations to all learners with whom SHAWCO has worked directly over the year, irrespective of their backgrounds or circumstances. This inclusivity ensures that a wide range of students have access to valuable information and opportunities.
- Empowering Learners for the Future: Career Day is designed to empower learners by exposing them to the possibilities of tertiary education. It provides a platform for students to envision themselves at a tertiary institution, fostering their aspirations and helping them chart a course for their future careers. The provision of transport to and from their schools removes potential barriers to participation.
- Inspiring Future Leaders: Through Career Day, SHAWCO aims to inspire future leaders by encouraging learners to explore their educational and career prospects. It is a day dedicated to discussing and planning for the future, instilling a sense of possibility and ambition in the students. This program aligns with SHAWCO's broader mission to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals and their communities.
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Transport
1
Locations Served
117
Student Volunteers
320
Children Impacted Yearly
Sisterhood Unite
- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Inequality: Sisterhood Unite is a program aimed at addressing the severe issue of gender-based violence and gender inequality in South Africa. It focuses on empowering young girls in high schools by providing them with knowledge, resources, and a sense of hope and agency to navigate challenges and combat gender-based violence.
- Tailored Workshops and Positive Impact: The program conducts 10-week workshops covering various topics, including self-identity, mental health, and gender-based violence prevention. These workshops are tailored to the specific needs of Grade 8 learners, and they have a positive impact on the participants. Learners reported improvements in self-esteem, confidence, awareness of discrimination, and understanding of social norms and stereotypes.
- Empowering Young Girls for a Better Future: The core objective of the Sisterhood Unite Project is to empower and educate young girls in underserved communities, equipping them with practical knowledge to promote positive change in society. The program's evaluation indicates that it has effectively achieved its goals, providing these young girls with a tangible pathway out of poverty and violence, and fostering their development as empowered and informed individuals who can contribute to society's advancement.
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Social Worker Students
6
On Going Workshops
50
Student Volunteers
200
Learners Impacted this year
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Making a difference
SHAWCO strives to make a difference for communities in need and promises to achieve more in 2023.
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