Masizame is a unique SHAWCO project in that instead of working withselected children from local schools, we work with learners in children’s homes. Because of this our focus is not only to encourage academic growth, but also to develop meaningful relationships with the children, to act as positive role models, and to build self-esteem and self-awareness.

Masizame operates twice weekly at each home. One session deals with mathematics, while the other is a fusion of English language, writing skills and life orientation. Our aim is to ensure that the children have a firm understanding of the basic skills required to achieve in these subjects, and that they obtain this through interactive activities that foster good life skills, are socially relevant and informative. Our lessons are therefore structured to avoid a static classroom feel, and rather to allow interaction, active learning and LOTS OF FUN!