About the organisation The Global Teachers Institute (GTI) is a teacher development organization dedicated to strengthening teacher capacity and the quality of schooling in South Africa and across the world by changing the way teachers are trained. GTI aims to empower student teachers, school leaders and educational organizations by offering a range of programs that […]
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 […]
Dear Donors, Partners and Friends of GTI As we begin the new year, I am more confident than ever that the work we do is urgent, critical and can rescue the future of South Africa as a country. Our work as the Global Teachers Institute (GTI) focuses on creating a new brigade of young transformative […]
Over the past week there have been heavy storms in Gauteng which destroyed many homes. Two of our teacher interns were affected as their homes were destroyed or roofs taken away. Our regional schools coordinator (RSC) for Gauteng, Ms. Solange Kabeya, rushed to their homes as soon as she heard that the interns were in need of support. (more…)
The Global Teachers Institute held its 4th graduation ceremony on the 5th of October during an inspiring hybrid event that involved parents, national and provincial government education officials, funders, current teacher interns, its alumni and the graduates themselves. GTI’s Executive Director, Dr. Fay Hodza, highlighted that the 2022 graduation ceremony was deliberately scheduled to […]
