Education is the key to a fairer world.

In Walmer Township, South Africa, for
4.criminality is omnipresent
In Walmer Township, South Africa,
65%of all adults are unemployed
In Walmer Township, South Africa,
50%have not graduated
Masifunde Bildungsförderung e.V. stands up for a world based on equality of distribution and opportunity. We are convinced that educational programs are the most effective way for fighting poverty.
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Fundraising campaignSocial work during Corona crisis

Nobody knows how severe the outcome of an Covid-19 will be in the Townships. Already now the Lockdown leads a lot of families in dire straits. Masifunde helps youths and families in Walmer Township - with food packages and social assistance per phone.

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Izandla Zethu Jewellery, hand-made, straight from South Africa to you! Visit our new online shop. In collaboration with Michaela Römer, one of the most creative jewellers of Germany we educate unemployed young people in the art of jewellery making.

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Our Achievements

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Education matters to Sibusiso

"Being part of the choir has boosted my self-confidence tremendously. I have learned that I am capable of so much more than I ever thought I would be."

As a member of the Masifunde youth choir Sibusiso, 16, was one of the 23 youth from Walmer Township who travelled Europe in 2016.

Education matters to Sibusiso

Every Saturday, Sibusiso joins tutoring where high quality support is offered on a low tutor-learner ratio. Tutoring is compulsory for all Masifunde learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12.

Sibusiso attends two choir rehearsals a week. He is one of a total of 190 children and youth that are part of the Academy of Creativity, offering activities in the fields of drama, music and visual arts.

Education matters to Sibusiso

Sibusiso is one of 16 prefects at Walmer High School library, ensuring the smooth running of all library operations and activities. Masifunde runs school libraries in both Walmer High School and Walmer Lower Primary School, serving more than 1.400 pupils each.

Education matters to Sibusiso

"Being part of the choir has boosted my self-confidence tremendously. I have learned that I am capable of so much more than I ever thought I would be."

As a member of the Masifunde youth choir Sibusiso, 16, was one of the 23 youth from Walmer Township who travelled Europe in 2016.

Education matters to Sibusiso

Every Saturday, Sibusiso joins tutoring where high quality support is offered on a low tutor-learner ratio. Tutoring is compulsory for all Masifunde learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12.

Sibusiso attends two choir rehearsals a week. He is one of a total of 190 children and youth that are part of the Academy of Creativity, offering activities in the fields of drama, music and visual arts.

Education matters to Sibusiso

Sibusiso is one of 16 prefects at Walmer High School library, ensuring the smooth running of all library operations and activities. Masifunde runs school libraries in both Walmer High School and Walmer Lower Primary School, serving more than 1.400 pupils each.

Education matters to Sibusiso

"Being part of the choir has boosted my self-confidence tremendously. I have learned that I am capable of so much more than I ever thought I would be."

As a member of the Masifunde youth choir Sibusiso, 16, was one of the 23 youth from Walmer Township who travelled Europe in 2016.

Education matters to Sibusiso

Every Saturday, Sibusiso joins tutoring where high quality support is offered on a low tutor-learner ratio. Tutoring is compulsory for all Masifunde learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12.

Sibusiso attends two choir rehearsals a week. He is one of a total of 190 children and youth that are part of the Academy of Creativity, offering activities in the fields of drama, music and visual arts.

Education matters to Sibusiso

Sibusiso is one of 16 prefects at Walmer High School library, ensuring the smooth running of all library operations and activities. Masifunde runs school libraries in both Walmer High School and Walmer Lower Primary School, serving more than 1.400 pupils each.

In Germany we form young people to changemakers, so that they can contribute to a fairer globalized world.
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