Education

Moya Pre-school Class in Progress

OVERVIEW

Moya Centre provides a comprehensive educational program by supporting orphaned and vulnerable children and youth (OVCY) through educational programs to reach their full potential. The organization offers a holistic approach to education, supporting students at every stage of their schooling journey. Our work runs three core initiatives: two community Pre-Schools, an Afternoon study session for primary learners, and school sponsorship for high school leaners. Starting with early childhood education and care where disadvantaged children are prepared for school readiness. Moya Centre educational programs are as follows:

Promoting Early Childhood learning among children aged 4-6 years from Lobamba Lomdzala (LL) Constituency

Community Pre-schools– Moya Centre runs two (2) community pre-schools which provides programs for young children aged 4-6 years, focusing on early literacy and foundation skills. In each year both pre-schools enroll a maximum of 55 children. The children enrolled at Moya Centre pre-schools do not only receive lessons, but they also receive support on their overall well-being and their families. Some of the social gaps addressed include and not limited to are as follows:

  • Daily nutritious meals- children are provided with essential nutrients to support their physical and cognitive development.
  • Birth Certificate registration- all children enrolled at MC community pre-school must have birth certificates. MC assist families to obtain birth certificates for their children for those who do not have. This ensures that the children have access to many other essential services and rights.
  • Positive parenting skills-MC offers training and support for parents to develop healthy relationships with their children and promoting positive parenting practices.

Providing Academic and Life Skills Support to Primary school going-age learners in the LL Constituency

Moya Centre Academic and Life Skills Afternoon study– the afternoon study provide educational assistance to primary school going learners and offers a range of crucial activities that support them academically and develop life skills. In each year the club profiles a maximum of hundred and forty learners (140) from various primary school in the LL constituency mostly Mahlanya Community primary school.  Activities offered by the afternoon study include the following:

  • Homework assistance
  • Tutoring
  • Life skills training
  • Psychosocial support including counselling to learners and their families.

Educational support is crucial to learners who access the study sessions as most of them do not receive the support at home. The club also offers personal development where learners learn self-awareness, being resilient, social skills, problem solving skills and decision making.  The club also serves as a safe house for learners in the afternoon.

Moya Centre partner primary schools– Moya Centre works with four (4) partner primary schools offering psychosocial support including counselling to learners in need. The organization also assists the schools with school feeding through food promotion to supplement the government provision. Food provision is also made available to Grade 7 learners during their external examinations.

Providing Educational support to Secondary and High school learners from the Lobamba Lomdzala Constituency.

Secondary and High school sponsorship program- MC offers educational support through sponsorship to hundred (100) learners across four (4) partner high schools in each year.

  • Academic support- the sponsorship includes top-up fees including book rental, stationary, uniforms, motivational workshops and the newly introduced structured study sessions.
  • Food security- MC also assists the schools with school feeding through food promotion to supplement the government provisions. A limited numbers of learners receive monthly food parcels as contribution to the family meals. Learners are also encouraged and capacitated with gardening skills.
  • Psychosocial Support for sponsored learners- MC offers emotional and psychological guidance to the vulnerable learners and families. Their mental health needs are also attended. MC also offers referrals to other national stakeholders to make the services to be holistic.  MC trained caregivers in the community also offer support to learners and their families at community level.