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Streetlight Schools

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Global-Innovation

Global-Innovation Exchange

Project start date: 1/1/2016

Streetlight Schools

Johannesburg, GT, South Africa

Creating globally competitive schools in underserved communities in Africa, each school is an R&D engine that develops innovative approaches for public sector application.

Scaling

1 - 6 months

$2,000,000.00

Last update: October 05, 2023

OverviewContributors

Challenge

In South Africa, over 16 million children lack access to quality education, leaving 85% of citizens without basic skills and meaningful job opportunities. Public schools are overcrowded, under-resourced, and lack qualified teachers, exacerbating inequality.

Description

Streetlight Schools offers a vision for transformative, cost-effective education for marginalized students in South Africa. The school innovates in curriculum, facility design, culture, and social strategy, aiming for community revitalization.

SDGs

Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesDecent Work and Economic GrowthQuality Education

Outcomes

Implemented innovative education approaches; launched flagship school in Johannesburg, South Africa; raised $2,000,000 in funds; formed partnerships for knowledge exchange and public sector adoption.