PASCAP Trust advocates for after school programme models that address the priority needs of South Africa’s vulnerable children and youth. Poverty alleviation has always been a central concern in programme design, delivery and beneficiary focus. We believe that quality after school programmes can offer children and teens support, motivation, access to resources and opportunities to turn risk time into a valuable opportunity for development, growth, inspiration and connecting with others.
After school programmes are a powerful mechanism to counter many aspects of poverty such as extending local networks of support, improving safety, expanding opportunity, learning new skills and acquiring knowledge, as well as creating important spaces for relaxation and social interaction.