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At the Sasol Foundation (the Foundation), we understand that the future of South Africa depends on our ability to nurture a new generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. We are committed to addressing the disparities in STEM education by partnering with government agencies, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders. Our goal is to improve STEM education from the ECDE level, providing learners with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.
The Sasol Foundation believes that by investing in STEM education, we are investing in South Africa’s future. Our initiatives are designed to not only enhance the quality of STEM education but also to serve as a catalyst for positive change within our communities. By empowering young learners with the tools, they need to excel in STEM, we are laying the groundwork for a more prosperous and competitive South Africa.
Through our efforts, the Sasol Foundation is helping to build a nation that can compete and excel on the global stage. We are proud to contribute to South Africa’s growth by promoting STEM education as a key driver of economic development. With continued focus and collaboration, we believe that our work will lead to a brighter, more innovative future for all South Africans.
The Sasol Foundation’s role in strengthening STEM education
The Sasol Foundation is committed to addressing the critical challenges facing STEM education in South Africa. By focusing on improving access to quality education and enhancing teacher development, the Foundation aims to bridge the gaps in Mathematics and science education, particularly in under-resourced and rural areas. Through its initiatives, the Foundation seeks to equip educators with the tools and skills they need to teach STEM subjects effectively, while also providing learners with the support required to succeed in these fields.
Additionally, the Foundation is actively involved in improving ICT infrastructure in schools, recognising that technology is key to future educational success. By partnering with schools and communities, the Foundation works to ensure that learners are equipped not only with the knowledge but also with the digital tools necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world.
More than 17 accessible mobile Science labs operational countrywide.
More than 30 schools reached by each mobile lab annually.
More than 40 000 learners reached across South Africa per year.
More than 180 workbook titles from Grades R to 12 used by the Department of Basic Education and available as open-source.
More than 10 million learners accessed the open-source workbooks nationwide in South Africa and beyond.
A digital revolution is sweeping the world – and South African schools.
Youngsters at our country’s more affluent schools are learning to swim with this irresistible new tide. But at thousands of other schools, learners are in real danger of sinking.
We fully appreciated the pressing need to develop the advanced digital skills of our young people at less advantaged schools and so we jumped at the opportunity to partner with the Department of Basic Education on developing a coding and robotics curriculum for grades R to 9.
We threw our weight behind this really pressing national need by funding the training of subject advisors and the work of the National Training Team. The curriculum was gazetted by the Minister of Basic Education in March 2021.
To date, the pilot for the coding and robotics curriculum has been implemented for grades R to 3 in 200 primary schools and for Grade 7 in 100 schools across the country.
