ABOUT MELLON EDUCATE

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Founded in 2002, Mellon Educate is an international education charity that has transformed the lives of thousands of children and families in South African townships. Over the past 20 years, we’ve improved access to quality education by building schools, launching literacy programmes, and creating jobs in disadvantaged communities.

Our goal is to deliver improved literacy and education to hundreds of thousands of children across Africa, while also providing employment opportunities for school-leavers through training as community-based literacy tutors.

To date, we have built or renovated 36 schools, providing improved education for over 65,000 children. Our long-term vision is to reach hundreds of thousands of learners across Southern Africa through a network of dedicated literacy hubs.

MELLON EDUCATE LITERACY PROGRAMME

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The Mellon Educate Literacy Programme provides targeted support to children in the foundation phase of education who struggle with basic literacy and language skills. Our goal is to help young learners develop the confidence and ability to read for meaning, a crucial step in staying in school and achieving long-term success.

Children receive one-on-one literacy tutoring in specially designed Literacy Hubs, which are built, equipped, and maintained by Mellon Educate. These hubs offer a vibrant, resource-rich environment where early learners can thrive. Tutoring also takes place in community-based libraries, ensuring the programme reaches children where they live and learn.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE BUILDING BLITZ

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Join Mellon Educate’s Building Blitz for one unforgettable week of volunteering in South Africa, where you’ll help build schools and directly impact the lives of thousands of underprivileged children. It’s a life-changing experience that empowers you to make a real difference through hands-on work and community engagement.

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

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On this historic 20th anniversary of our charity’s Building Blitz week, we are returned to Cape Town’s township Khayelitsha and undertook much needed work at Yomelela Primary School and Injongo Primary School, jointly attended by 2,310 children.

NEW TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME

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Transition Year is an ideal opportunity for students to explore future careers, develop life skills, and grow as individuals. Mellon Educate offers a one-week charity work experience programme in South Africa that gives students the chance to gain real-world experience, support a worthy cause, and take part in a life-changing journey.

Our Transition Year volunteer programme combines personal development with social impact. Students will work hands-on in education and community projects, build confidence, and return with a new global perspective, while having fun and making a difference where it’s needed most.