Kimon consults for companies that recognize that investing in education is an investment in the future. Under BBBEE guidelines, companies are required to commit 1% of NPAT to socio-economic development. While this percentage may seem small, when strategically invested in community projects, the impact is immense.
Kimon specialises in structuring these investments to boost the prospects of young people while simultaneously strengthening your corporate profile.
Impact Case Studies
Transition to Grade 1: The Grade R Academy
Supported by DG Murray Trust, Ackermans and others. This flagship social investment was designed to prepare children for the transition to Grade 1 and formal schooling with a focus on building early literacy and numeracy foundations.
“Qualitative evidence indicates meaningful improvements in learner confidence, engagement, and readiness for grade one, with teachers reporting cumulative gains in literacy, numeracy, communication and social development.”
– M&ESURE Research and Evaluation
Transition to intermediate phase: PEP Academy
Developed by Kimon in 2008, the PEP Academy is a masterclass in long-term partnership. As it approaches its 20th anniversary in 2027, it stands as a premier case study in sustaining relationships between funders and school communities.
See this video that was made to celebrate its 10th birthday.
“This is a well-conceived, well-managed, well-executed responsible use of CSI funds. Pursue this programme, and make a few small changes to boost effectiveness and impact.” – Khulisa Management Services
Transition to Inclusion: A library for Sizwile School for the Deaf
A Social Investment Initiative of LegalWise.
Deaf children often face a world of isolation and exclusion.
“Many students do not have access to books or libraries, neither in school nor in homes. These students are the ones who need understanding educators and teacher librarians. They need the same access – or more – to the school library than their hearing peers.” (Eisner, 2 May 2012).
Kimon led the establishment of a library and multi-year supporting programme at the Sizwile School for the Deaf in Dobsonville, Soweto, ensuring that worlds of understanding opened up for deaf children.
From school to after-school: Inner-City Homework Centres
A series of inner-city homework centres were designed and managed on behalf of the Johannesburg Housing Company (JHC) to provide safe, productive spaces for children in high-density urban areas. This is what a parent had to say.
“This programme keeps my children off the street, and after a long day at work, I don’t have to worry about doing homework with them. I appreciate that.” — JHC Parent
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