Community Outreach
Khula Nathi
School readiness support programme for ECD centres, providing children with alternative quality early learning experiences through circus arts and activities. This programme runs in partnership with 6 ECD centres per cycle.
Social Challenge
A significant number of young learners entering Grade 1 in South Africa have not reached the required level of readiness for formal learning due to inadequate early- learning experiences. As found in many studies worldwide, these learners are often traumatised because they cannot keep up with the pace and requirements of the formal learning situation, putting them at risk for academic failure.
Programme Goal
To support ECD centres by providing alternative quality early learning experiences for participants to reach the required stage of school readiness. To contribute to the body of knowledge and practice on early childhood development
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2025 Programme Impact
Khula Nathi introduced circus-based play to children aged 4–6 across six schools, reaching 205 participants in 2025. Through structured five-session cycles, the programme focused on movement, coordination, rhythm, teamwork and creative expression in a safe and nurturing environment.
Children showed clear growth in confidence, social interaction, body awareness and imagination, with teachers noting that activities were carried into the classroom. Learners engaged enthusiastically and quickly became comfortable in the academy setting.
“The children use the skills they learn at the Zip Zap workshops when they play on the school jungle gym.” – Teacher
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