{"id":43869,"date":"2025-02-04T06:01:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T04:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/empowering-disadvantaged-youth-through-education-and-psycho-social-support-20250204\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:40:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:40:40","slug":"empowering-disadvantaged-youth-through-education-and-psycho-social-support-20250204","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/empowering-disadvantaged-youth-through-education-and-psycho-social-support-20250204\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering disadvantaged youth through education and psycho-social support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LifeMatters Foundation (LMF), founded in 2002 by Meadowridge<br><br>Baptist Church, focuses on supporting disadvantaged youth in the Constantiaberg<br><br>area, particularly in community schools.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The foundation offers both academic and psycho-social<br><br>development programs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LMF is actively seeking volunteers to join their mission of<br><br>creating lasting change by providing educational and emotional support to help<br><br>children succeed and build resilience.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its establishment in 2002 by Meadowridge Baptist Church the LifeMatters Foundation (LMF) has been dedicated to serving the youth of the greater Constantiaberg area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a focus on disadvantaged community schools, LMF is working tirelessly to help learners overcome the challenges of their environments and bridge the education gap that so many face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe foundation of our work is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed,\u201d says Kirsty Nortje, Literacy Programme Manager at LifeMatters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"Middle\" id=\"embed_4874a02d\">\n<div class=\"text\">By focusing on both academic support and the psycho-social development of children, we aim to provide holistic interventions that will truly make a difference in their lives.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>LMF\u2019s comprehensive approach includes both the academic and psycho-social development of children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation\u2019s academic portfolio is aimed at improving literacy and numeracy for under-performing Grade 2 and 3 learners through targeted interventions, such as the Shine Literacy Hour programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This programme is designed to help learners keep up with their academic curriculum and build a strong foundation in key learning areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe focus specifically on literacy and numeracy, as they are the building blocks for academic success. Children who struggle in these areas are often held back, but with the right support, they can catch up and thrive,\u201d explains Kirsty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur volunteers play a crucial role in this process, offering one-on-one support that helps (learners) gain confidence and build essential skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to academic support, LMF also recognises the importance of addressing the psycho-social needs of learners, particularly in communities that face significant socio-economic challenges. 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