The Global Teachers Institute (GTI) is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of the 12 Injini Mastercard Foundation Fellows for 2024. With the fellowship, GTI will benefit from over R2.5m in specialized support services designed to enhance learning outcomes in South Africa. These services include hands-on expertise, pedagogical certification, bespoke market research, external consultancy, […]
Empowering Minds: A Journey in Education and Personal Growth As the saying goes, “Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.” These words by Nelson Mandela resonate profoundly with individuals who dedicate their careers to the field of education. One such individual is Tania Ham. Tania holds a Bachelor’s […]
Exciting news! Hassiena Marriott takes on a new leadership role at Global Teachers Institute Global Teachers Institute is pleased to announce the newly appointed Executive Director, Mrs Hassiena Marriott. Hassiena Marriott has been a master in the education sector and taught for 20 years in primary and high schools and in both public and private […]
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 […]
Graduation – September 2023 Inspiring graduation sets the tone for spring The start of South Africa’s Heritage Month began on a beautiful note as Global Teachers Institute held its graduation ceremony on the 6th of September 2023. The event was virtually attended by education officials, funders, current teacher interns, friends, and families alongside the graduates […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
