MathMoms

What we do

The MathMom is mentored to tutor foundation phase learners in basic math skills.

She works with two to four learners at a time during school hours, working with four to eight learners per day. Children in her neighborhood also receive guidance from her. She is required to support at least four children at home with maths and homework.

The MathMom is also required to make herself available to assist in schools in other ways.

She is equipped in various ways to build meaningful relationships in the classroom as well as in the community. We invest in her personal growth to enable her to become a role model for the learner and in the community. We aim at building relationships among the MathMoms within which they can experience belonging and mutual support.

The MathMoms are mentored in every step of the way by retired teachers who are strong and enthusiastic individuals. Our Mentors do not merely want to improve the teaching of maths, they also want to improve parental involvement in schools because we believe that strong communities build strong schools.

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Our greater good

Creating safe communities in which people can excel

Our Aim

Is to create structures of belonging in communities, where adults and children can connect, heal, learn, and flourish.

We believe that you cannot teach the mind before you reach the heart, and that education is therefore a form of community care. We aim to help individuals and communities (re)connect with their sense of belonging, purpose, and identity.

Purpose

Creating a safe space where children come to learn maths and leave having learned much more.

To accompany the women and young adults on a journey of self-discovery in which they get to know their own gifts and strengths so that they can take the next step into the future

Vision

Learner by learner, school by school, community by community, we will improve maths results, resulting in an improved economy.

Mission

We will employ the power of nurturing love to find and empower:

Retired teachers who love maths to be mentors.
Mothers who create a safe place where children can become confident in maths and much more.
Educators with whom to collaborate.
Friends who will support our efforts.

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Our Family

Mentors

Retired school teachers or mothers that are respected and trusted community leaders. Willing to walk a road with MathMoms and their learners.

Learners

Being good at maths leads to the confidence to be an achiever who inspires others.

MathMoms

Respected community members, recognised for the confidence with which they make a difference in the lives of children for the good of the community.

Educators

Empowered to deliver results that exceed expectations.

Donors

Giving visionary corporate citizens the opportunity to improve the economy through a conscious investment in education.

Communities

The confidence to move from hopelessness to pride.

What we accomplished in 2025