This year, we commemorate the 47th anniversary of the historic 16 June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, a pivotal moment in South Africa’s history. It was a time when young people courageously protested against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction by the apartheid regime. Tragically, this uprising ended with the loss of […]
In March 2023, Teach With Africa welcomed four interns from Cape Town, South Africa, accompanied by Hassiena Marriott, the Head of Education with the Global Teachers Institute. Teach With Africa’s Educators’ Exchange Programme, in collaboration with Flora Mugambi-Mutunga, TWA’s Senior Community and Education Consultant, and The Global Teachers Institute sponsored this enriching opportunity. One of […]
About the Organisation Global Teachers Institute is one of South Africa’s leading non-profit organisations providing youth from under-resourced communities an alternative pathway to the traditional contact universities to become teachers. Our flagship Future Leaders Programme offers paid teaching assistant internships at rural and township schools in five provinces in South Africa. At the same time, […]
The issue of access to sanitary towels is a significant barrier to education for many young girls around the world, so student teachers from the Global Teachers Institute, in the Western Cape education hub have taken action to address this problem. They launched a three-day Social Responsibility campaign to visit selected schools and donate sanitary […]
I wish the donors and supporters of GTI could see the impact of their contributions. By supporting education initiatives like the Future Leaders Programme, through donations, volunteering, or advocacy, they are helping to create a brighter future not just for myself but also for future generations. – Cedusizi Mthethwa Cedusizi Mthethwa’s journey has not been […]
As we commemorate Human Rights Day, it is important to reflect on the critical role that education plays in promoting and protecting human rights around the world. Education is not only a fundamental human right in and of itself, but it is also an essential tool for advancing other human rights, such as the right […]
Global Teachers Institute (GTI) is excited to see the exchange programme happening again after the challenges posed by COVID-19. The Educator Exchange Programme hosted by Teach With Africa (TWA) and Global Teachers Institute is a valuable opportunity for both South African intern teachers and US teachers. The commitment to reciprocity and learning from one another […]
WANT TO BECOME A TEACHER? Applications for the Future Leaders Programme for 2023 are now open. We are currently recruiting for current Bachelor of Education ( B.Ed ) third-year students to join our Future Leaders Programme in 2023 in selected regions in Gauteng, Limpopo, the Western Cape, Northern Cape Province and Mpumalanga. All Future Leader interns […]
The Global Teachers Institute (GTI) is excited to celebrate its 5th Year Anniversary and invites you to join our annual fundraising campaign to help Fund The Future, our aspiring teachers. With your help, we will continue to provide wrap-around support to enable the Future Leaders to grow and develop into future-proofed teachers, ready for the demands […]
This article was first published by Sowetan Live by journalist Karabo Ledwaba on 05 August 2022 – 07:00 https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/living/2022-08-05-s-mag-women-of-the-year-issue-or-asanda-sigigaba-a-leap-of-faith/ We are proud of our very own GTI Future Leader alumna, Asanda Sigigaba. She was recently featured on the Sowetan LIVE as Woman of the Year in Education. Halala Asanda! Asanda Sigigaba is a dynamic young principal […]
