About MIET AFRICA
To be an African leader in the provision of innovative approaches towards the holistic development of children and youth.
Established in 1996, with its head office in Durban, South Africa, MIET AFRICA is a regional Social Impact Organization with a footprint across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region. With a vision of improving the lives of children and youth, both in and out of school, it promotes their holistic development by supporting two critical sectors for human development – education and health – and leveraging the value of their integrated delivery.
Over the past 27 years MIET AFRICA has evolved into a leading organization in the development landscape with a staff complement of over 450, operating in six countries, assisting Ministries of Education to strengthen their education systems so that they are better able to address barriers to learning. Much of this is done in alignment with the Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) framework.
MIET AFRICA’s work is implemented in line with international, continental and regional mandates providing and is also informed by national education sector legislation. It provides children and youth with opportunities to act and influence change in social, political, economic and civic spheres, and to hold duty bearers to account for their commitments to address their health, education and wellbeing priorities. Read more
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You are Invited! Webinar | Advancing Menstrual Health in South African Schools: Aligning with Girls’ Vision for the Future | 6 November
Building on the 2024 International Day of the Girl, this webinar will explore girls’ visions for supportive menstrual environments in schools. Based on research from MIET Africa with support from UNICEF, we’ll delve into the importance of product choice and how education can empower girls to make informed decisions about … READ MORE »FutureLife-Now! in South Africa Introduces Learners to Health and Climate Change – Two Important Programme Themes | Read More in the Latest Edition of FutureLife-Now! News
Originally piloted in four Member States (Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe), FutureLife-Now! was launched in South Africa in 2023. Through it, learners in the FutureLife-Now! schools in South Africa have been exposed to a variety of the programme’s themes, including sexual and reproductive health and rights and climate change awareness … READ MORE »CSTL Research Symposium Confirms Commitment to Ending Learning Poverty
The 2024 national CSTL Research Symposium hosted by the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE), concluded this week with a resounding reaffirmation of partner commitment to ensuring holistic support and care for every learner and educator. The 2nd Symposium was held on 3 and 4 September 2024 at Birchwood … READ MORE »FutureLife-Now! News Edition 15 Out Now!
The use of “peer educators” to implement FutureLife-Now! is an important feature of the programme in Zimbabwe, Phase 2 of which is now full steam ahead. To ensure that they are fully equipped to maximize programme impact, the country team organized two dynamic training sessions for nearly 100 educators from 37 schools. Read about … READ MORE »