This brief highlights how the SEF supports the Early Childhood Development sector by creating part-time jobs, building the capacity of ECD practitioners, and improving early learning outcomes. It showcases partnerships with implementing organisations like Impande, Nal’ibali, Lima, and Thembalethu Development.
The document outlines how stipends, training, mentorship, and resource provision strengthen ECD centres, expand literacy initiatives, and increase access to quality services for children in poor communities. It also reflects on broader impacts such as improved child development, community collaboration, pathways to sustainable employment, and lessons learned through the Social Employment Network.
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Empowering lives through urban economic farming (Limpopo)
An inspiring story of hope, transformation and community of practice. Case study Empowering lives through the Social Employment Fund (SEF) in Bela Bela. Location Bela Bela Township, Limpopo Province. About the Social Employment Fund The Social Employment Fund (SEF)...