Seriti TALKS

Discover how these initiatives can shape Early Childhood Development's future.

In this installment of SeritiTALKS, the topic was on Building Foundations- A parent's role in school readiness. The discussion centered on the importance of early learning, resources and practical techniques parents/ caregivers can use to prepare children.

This instal of SeritiTALKS was hosted on the 08 November 2023; the focus topic was on Storytelling through the use of data. Key discussion points were: exploring storytelling techniques, introducing concepts to help with analysing data and finding channels to convey or dispense your stories. Our presenters were Ximena Gonzalez, a Social Change Facilitator and Mbeki Ndlovu: Monitoring,Evaluation,Research and Learning Officer at Seriti.

This install of SeritiTALKS was hosted on the 27th September 2023, the focus topic was on tri sectoral network support of nonprofit organisations. Key discussion points were: defining the term, typical challenges with building partnerships, identifying the right partners and monitoring/ evaluation.

In this install of SeritiTALKS, the topic was Project Impact Evaluation: Measuring the effectiveness and sustainability. The discussion was centered around the types of evaluation, monitoring framework, project management and more. Thank you to Mbeki Ndlovu of Seriti Institute, Dr.Mbuso Moyo of University of Johannesburg, Khanyisa and Ahn-Lynn of Department of Evaluation and Monitoring for their participation.

On this install of the SeritiTALKS, there were presentations on the importance of nutrition in early childhood development. Presenters shared various elements of nutrition, its effects on growing children and encouraged parents/caregivers to be mindful and invested in providing balanced nutrition. Thank you to The Do More Foundation, Nestle and Early Learning Resource Unit for contributing to the talk.

This installment of Seriti TALKS was held on 30 May 2023. The session specifically focused on monitoring processes as the key element and starting point for grounded monitoring systems. Discussion included how community organisations can reorient themselves and refine their approach to monitoring so that they can track, collect and use programme information.

Speakers: Masego Mayevu - Strategist and Thought Leader and Tamiko Sher - Co-Founder and Leader of the African Institute for Entrepreneurship.

Speakers: Phumelele Tloubatla - Director of ECD Gauteng Department of Education, Gugu Xaba - Programmes Director - Save The Children SA, Phiwokuhle Raqa - Seriti Institute Programme Manager: aRe Bapaleng, Nadine Moolla - Educational Psychologist - Research and Development Manager at Pearson Maran Education Trust.

Speakers: Bulelani Balabala - Founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance, Saki Zamxaka - CEO of Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, Naomi Koeberg - Senior LED Manager and Partnerships Programme at the Industrial Development Corporation.