Hannah Thorpe

Thousands of young children gained access to books, dedicated reading spaces and early literacy resources this Mandela Month as 10 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres were transformed into vibrant learning environments through the Mandela Month Literacy Legacy Initiative. Early Childhood Development (ECD) is the critical foundation where a child’s lifelong love for learning is born.

Johannesburg, South Africa – Corporate leaders, global volunteer organisations, youth development practitioners and technology partners gathered at Discovery’s Sandton head office for a high-level strategic dialogue focused on one of South Africa’s most urgent priorities: creating meaningful pathways for young people into the economy. Hosted by Discovery in partnership with the International Association for Volunteer