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Within less than a year of the Jumpstart pilot, high schools across the country showed up and demonstrated what learners are capable of when given meaningful opportunities. One such school that stood out from the crowd was Estcourt Secondary in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), achieving the Best Performing Jumpstart Club Award. They led and completed 14 projects in 10 months, ranging from classroom upgrades (tiling seven classrooms) to establishing food gardens, community outreach, feeding schemes, elderl…

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 (Image: Jumpstart Club of the Domican School for Deaf Children in Cape Town preparing to establish a food garden) 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? Jumpstart, powered by Gift of the Givers, is a 100% free and inclusive youth development and leadership programme for registered high schools. All school types are welcome: public, rural, independent, Model C, faith-based, and technical schools. With a strong focus on inclusivity, the programme also ensure…

Massive congratulations to Estcourt Secondary School for being named the Best Jumpstart Club in SA for 2025! They crushed it with 14 community projects in 10 months. 🤩 From tiling classrooms to feeding schemes, these young leaders are the real deal. A special shoutout to Marlin Jacobs for being named the “Superhero of 2025”! Inspired? You can be next! Applications for the Jumpstart 2026 programme are now OPEN! But hurry, only 25 schools will be chosen. http://Massive congratulations to Estc…



“I grew up in Khayelitsha, Site B, in a home that was always full of family. My parents had a deep love for people, and I learned early on that family isn’t just about blood, it’s about those who shape your journey. My father, in particular, instilled in me the values of respect, resilience, and education. He always told me, “Get all the education you can, because when I’m gone, you’ll need it to stand on your own.” When my father fell ill, everything changed. I became his caregiver, watching…

You’re Invited Learners, students, and graduates of all ages are invited to the largest Youth Expo in Africa Scheduled for 25 & 26 June at the Cape Town International Conference   Jumpstart and Gift of the Givers will be exhibiting so come on over to our stands to learn more about us and how you can get involved   We Believe In You