PYMA
Afterschool support for young minds
Phakamani Young Minds Academy (PYMA) provides an afterschool educational program to learners in the basic educational system. PYMA supplements the learning of children at school through providing tuition, mentorship, support with homework, extra maths and reading, support to the parents and providing a safe learning space for children in their programme.
PYMA’s vision is to help disadvantaged children and young people in areas of Soweto, Johannesburg to become active, responsible, independent and prominent members of society.
“Young people must take it upon themselves to ensure that they receive the highest education possible so that they can represent us well in future as future leaders.”
Nelson Mandela
PYMA offers a range of support

Supplementary Tutoring
Children attend after school lessons with tutors

Reading and Maths Clubs
Extra help with reading and maths

Life Skills
Focus on topics that are relevant to youth in South Africa

Nutritious food
Each learner receives a healthy meal daily

Vegetables from garden
Their own vegetable patch for the kitchen

Exam preparation
Tutors support the learners with preparation for their final exams
Our partnership with PYMA

Classroom for the future
PYMA has a long waiting list of learners wishing to join the academy, however they lack classrooms. Currently 4 classes happen simultaneously in each classroom.
Through purchasing new classrooms we can help more learners attend the academy and help improve the quality of the classes.
Cost of Classroom: 10.000 €
Our partnership with PYMA

Classroom for the future
PYMA has a long waiting list of learners wishing to join the academy, however they lack classrooms. Currently 4 classes happen simultaneously in each classroom.
Through purchasing new classrooms we can help more learners attend the academy and help improve the quality of the classes.
Cost of Classroom: 10.000 €
Sponsor a tutor
Tutors are invaluable to running the programme. Tutors provide mentoring, guidance and teach the learners.
Help us cover the costs of the tutors and sponsor a tutor.
Cost of Sponsorship: 20 Euro per month
Sponsor a tutor
Tutors are invaluable to running the programme. Tutors provide mentoring, guidance and teach the children. Help us cover the costs of the tutors.
Cost of Sponsorship: 20 Euro per month

Maths and Science
Currently the number of girls who learn and maths and science is incredibly low. Support with learning and career advancement for female learners in the maths and science field. Goals:
- To improve the numeracy levels of female learners in the High School programme.
- To enhance the learners academic performance by 5% every term for female learners in Maths and Science
- To improve the attitude of female learners towards Maths and Science subjects
- To encourage learners and Alumni to pursue scarce skills careers in Maths and Science.
Animal Care Education
Children visit an Animal Shelter every quarter to learn about animal care. Goals:
- Reduce fear of animals
- Learn now to care for animals
- Fun outing in nature

Animal Care education
Children visit an Animal Shelter every quarter to learn about animal care. Goals:
- Reduce fear of animals
- Learn now to care for animals
- Fun outing in nature
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