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We are excited to invite you to our?first ever regional networking event in Mpumalanga, which we?will be co-hosting with?Penreach NGO. The theme of the event is?Data?and how players in the education sector can leverage data to drive better decision making and create more impactful interventions in schools.? ? NASCEE has partnered with the?New Leaders Foundation?and the?Department of Education?to share information about the transformative?Data Driven Districts (DDD) Dashboard. The DDD Dashboard is an innovative tool that provides real-time, visualised learner data from SA-SAMS enabling educators and officials to make data-driven decisions. This empowers them to intervene early, plan resources effectively, and ultimately improve learner outcomes. This event is an excellent opportunity to expand your network, share ideas, and explore collaborations that drive meaningful change in education through data. Mpumalanga Regional Networking Event: Date:?15 April 2025? Time:?10:00 – 13:00? Venue:?Makerspace @ Penreach Shalamuka STEAM Centre, Penryn College Don’t miss this chance to engage with education stakeholders and learn how data can be a powerful tool in shaping the education landscape. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dMFbeRn8

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead an organisation that is making a difference in the education space, Book Dash is hiring an Executive Director. Apply today.

Please see the attached?Request for a Service Provider?for our upcoming?Finance & Business Management Training Programme. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please submit your proposal to?[email protected]?no later than 17h00 on?6 March 2025.

Don't forget to register for our upcoming Regional Networking Event! The theme of the event is Data and how players in the education sector can leverage data to drive better decision making and create more impactful interventions in schools.?NASCEE has partnered with the New Leaders Foundation and the Department of Education to share information about the transformative Data Driven Districts (DDD) Dashboard. This event is an excellent opportunity to expand your network, share ideas, and explore collaborations that drive meaningful change in education through data. Secure your spot by clicking this link and completing the registration form: https://lnkd.in/dMFbeRn8

Two weeks after USAID and related US funding stop orders were announced, SII Africa, the National Association for Social Change Agents in Education (NASCEE), Southern Hemisphere, Benita Williams Evaluation and other organisations in the education sector designed and disseminated a survey to measure the impact on the South African social development sector and how the sector is responding. The survey is not a representative sample of all social development organisations in the country. It was circulated through professional networks by email, WhatsApp and LinkedIn. 160 organisations from all social sectors responded. Data was collected 13-22 February 2025. The attached brief summarises the results for 111 organisations in the education sector.

We are excited to announce our first regional networking events of 2025! These in-person events will be held in: Gauteng - 13 March KwaZulu Natal - 18 March NASCEE has partnered with the New Leaders Foundation and the Department of Education to share information about the transformative Data Driven Districts (DDD) Dashboard. The DDD Dashboard is an innovative tool that provides real-time, visualised learner data from SA-SAMS enabling educators and officials to make data-driven decisions. This empowers them to intervene early, plan resources effectively, and ultimately improve learner outcomes. Event highlights: ? Introduction to the DDD programme: Understand the core objectives, the challenges it addresses, and its key users. ? Impact and successes: Gain insights into the programme’s achievements, supported by brief case studies. ? Future roadmap: Learn about upcoming plans and developments in the DDD ecosystem, and how NGOs and educational change-makers can be part of it. ? Networking opportunity: Connect with fellow NGOs, government officials, and funders passionate about using data to transform education. This event is an excellent opportunity to expand your network, share ideas, and explore collaborations that drive meaningful change in education through data. Register here to join us: https://lnkd.in/dMFbeRn8

Join us for a stimulating discussion on why it's important to preserve and share knowledge and practice - and how we can do this - to help grow the education knowledge base! In the context of the launch of the BRIDGE legacy repository hosted on the NASCEE website, we will?share details of the repository, demonstrate some practical examples of ongoing adaptation and use of co-created BRIDGE resources, and explore concepts and dynamics related to knowledge management. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dgTxnUhj

We are excited to be partnering with Year Beyond to offer our NASCEE Members 50% off this course (* 2025 membership fees must be paid up to claim this discount). If you are a trainer or a facilitator looking to elevate your skills, we highly recommend this course. Upcoming dates: Cape Town 24-26 March 2025 Johannesburg 22-24 April 2025 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dQ5h8BET

NASCEE is collaborating with Social Impact Insights Africa, an independent research organisation, in consultation with a group of other monitoring and evaluation organisations, to gain insight into how the freeze in US international development funding since late January 2025 is impacting on the South African social development sector. Please click on the link and take 10 minutes to complete the survey. Even if your organisation is not directly affected, your perspective matters in how we develop collective responses. https://lnkd.in/d_KWqGz8 Please share this survey with your?network so that we can get a comprehensive?view of the impact on the sector.

All the best for 2025 from the NASCEE team! We are excited for the year ahead and are proud to serve and support the education community in South Africa. This year our NASCEE members can look forward to: ? Stimulating regional networking & collaboration events ? Enlightening insights from our guest speakers ? Leadership forums in which NPO leaders support and learn from each other ? Professional learning groups covering Finance and Governance, Fundraising and HR ? Formal training programmes, including our Bootcamp series focusing on the key topics of Finance & Governance, Fundraising, Monitoring & Evaluation and Executive Leadership If you haven’t signed up yet, join NASCEE today! https://lnkd.in/eSd-X-D