{"id":1737,"date":"2022-06-13T08:28:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T08:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/?page_id=1737"},"modified":"2023-12-06T10:48:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T10:48:43","slug":"investors-funders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/investors-funders\/","title":{"rendered":"Investors &#038; Funders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignfull video-banner\"><video controls muted poster=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/NCB01561_W-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Smartstart-Zululand-Boy_-mobile-phone-Edit-004.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-8e2d7700\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><div class=\"ast-breadcrumbs-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ast-breadcrumbs-inner\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb-trail breadcrumbs\" ><div class=\"ast-breadcrumbs\"><ul class=\"trail-items\" ><li  class=\"trail-item trail-end\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/\" rel=\"home\"><span >Home<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-be6e45f8\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-32a28555 uagb-heading-text uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Their bright future starts here<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b3b34f89 uagb-heading-text uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h6><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h6><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h6><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h6><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h6><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h6><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h6>Every child deserves the power to succeed. You can help us ensure that every child gets it.<p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><\/p><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><\/p><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\"><\/p>Every child deserves the power to succeed. You can help us ensure that every child gets it.<\/h6><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Every child deserves the power to succeed. You can help us ensure that every child gets it.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-bff159ff uagb-heading-text uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-desktop\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><\/h1><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Their bright future starts here<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"undefined uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-desktop\">Every child deserves the power to succeed. You can help us ensure that every child gets it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob wp-elements-0a6f12cadf4659cca963ecade00330ee\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Jump to menu: <a href=\"#ecd\">ECD<\/a> | <a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a> | <a href=\"#results\">Results<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-desktop wp-elements-7e0b205d8456684888ddb5e74bd91ad7\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Jump to menu:<br><\/strong><a href=\"#ecd\">ECD<\/a> | <a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=1737&amp;action=edit#results\">Results<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-e893b8db\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-ee1ffc96 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"ecd\" style=\"color:#00c0f3\">The importance of ECD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A child\u2019s early years set the foundation for their success at school, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Economists indicate that the return on investment for every rand spent on early childhood development is substantially higher than for every rand spent on primary, secondary or tertiary education combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That return is calculated in terms of the life-long personal gains for the child, as well as the social and economic gains for society. The dividend comes in the form of higher tax yields, along with lower spending on welfare, health, and crime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-f9ec0d2a stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00c0f3\">The bottom line: early learning is key to a functional, thriving society.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Early learning programmes are a triple impact<br>investment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-f0fd2789 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top auto-align-bullets\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d0f7b7ef uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Enabling labour-market entry for parents by providing them with a safe place to leave their children while they work<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f8f8f642 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Providing direct employment and social enterprise opportunities for tens of thousands of women<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-40f5b9ec uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Establishing the fundamentals for each child\u2019s personal and economic success<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In a country like South Africa, where over 80% of children from lower income households and under serviced communities do not attend any kind of formal early learning programme, the impact of equipping every child with the power to succeed would be immense and life changing for all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-d02e9a25 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"overview\" style=\"color:#f37021\">Smart Programme Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on evidence and global best practice, and aligned with South African curriculum frameworks and standards, the SmartStart programme and daily routine is designed to equip children aged three to five years with the skills they need to lay the foundation for their development and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme focuses on achieving three key outcomes for every child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-13.png\" alt=\"Healthy Relationships\" class=\"wp-image-749 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-13.png 355w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-13-287x300.png 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#f37021\">Healthy Relationships<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to form <strong>healthy relationships <\/strong>that make them happy and give them a secure foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/icon-05.png\" alt=\"Confident Communication\" class=\"wp-image-747 size-full\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/partners-03-1.png 400w, https:\/\/smartstart.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/partners-03-1-253x300.png 253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading m-b-0 has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#f37021\">Life Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop core general<strong> life skills<\/strong> like self-control, perseverance, flexibility, and memory, which are essential for success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-b013a247 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"results\" style=\"color:#f37021\">Smart Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, we commissioned an external evaluation of children attending our SmartStart Programmes. Children were assessed using the Early Learning Outcomes Measure (ELOM), which measures gross and fine motor co-ordination and visual motor integration, emergent literacy and language, early numeracy, and cognitive and executive functioning. A baseline assessment was conducted, and eight months later the same cohort of children were reassessed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-403c749d stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"smart-solution\" style=\"color:#f37021\">ECD in the world<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over recent decades, countries like the USA have treated the financing of Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes as an economic investment. Their premise is that access to ECD programmes unlocks the current labour market potential of more women, and the future labour market potential of more children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The US government recently announced a $200 billion investment in free pre-school for every 3-4 year old child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following statement emphasises how early learning drives economic growth: \u201cBy some estimates, the benefits of a universal pre-school system to U.S. Gross Domestic Product are more than three times greater than the investment needed to provide this service.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-bf7b6613 stepping-stone stepping-stone-mobile\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"smart-solution\" style=\"color:#f37021\">Our current Smart Investors and Funders 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