The local organisation Community Keepers has been selected as one of the top 100 global education innovations by HundrED, an esteemed organisation based in Helsinki, dedicated to identifying and promoting impactful and scalable innovations in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Community Keepers (CK) assists schools in low-income communities with social and emotional services. CK\u2019s team members are based at schools like Ikaya Primary School in Khayamandi were the organisation opened the new service room at the school with a dedicated social worker, in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prestigious recognition places Community Keepers among the inspiring change-makers in education worldwide, underscoring Community Keepers\u2019 dedication to creating safe spaces where learners can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CK was selected from over 3 000 submissions reviewed by HundrED\u2019s panel of 245 global education experts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of HundrED\u2019s Global Collection 2025, Community Keepers was features in the Global Collection Report this week and highlights current trends in education innovation and showcases the 100 selected organisations that are shaping the future of learning and well-being for children worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBeing part of the HundrED community is a milestone for us, affirming our commitment to advancing the well-being of students and providing safe environments that encourage personal and academic growth. This recognition helps us continue building new partnerships and expanding our reach to positively impact even more learners,\u201d Community Keepers CEO, Gerrit Laning, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2025, HundrED\u2019s focus has been on innovations creating safe spaces for learners to express themselves freely and comfortably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Community Keepers team says they are proud to contribute to this focus by providing dedicated spaces that foster student well-being and encourage positive self-expression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through HundrED\u2019s network, Community Keepers joins a distinguished group of educational leaders and innovators from across the globe. This opportunity facilitates knowledge-sharing, partnership-building, and a platform to exchange insights on advancing safe learning spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HundrED\u2019s Global Collection has supported past innovators in forming meaningful collaborations in fields such as programme design, learning engineering, and technology integrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being part of this network offers Community Keepers a platform to further amplify their impact and contribute to worldwide educational reform. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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