Clever Kids Homework Centre

The non-profit organization Clever Kids Homework Centre is located in the township of Masiphumelele, near Cape Town, South Africa. Karin Drescher founded the homework center in 2015 with the aim of sustainably breaking the cycle of poverty through better education. Karin volunteered at Sibongile many years ago and therefore knows the work of HOSA very well.

Many families lack money for regular meals, clothing and school uniforms. The children’s parents have often received an inadequate education themselves. The resulting problems, such as unemployment, alcohol abuse and many other difficulties, leave the children to grow up on their own. The schools in the township are overcrowded and face numerous challenges. As a result, a successful school-leaving certificate can only be achieved with appropriate support. A lack of education very often means lifelong poverty and hopelessness for the children.

Around 70 children (ranging from Grades 1 to 12) come to the center after school and first receive a warm lunch. Afterwards, the Clever Kids team, which includes seven full time employees from Masiphumelele as well as many international volunteers, offers the children individually tailored homework supervision and intensive tutoring. Access to computers and the internet is also essential for completing homework and other school projects, especially in the older classes. In addition, Clever Kids helps the children with school uniforms and school materials to ensure they can attend public school. In this way, the team also builds a relationship with the families of the children and youth and can have a positive influence on their home lives.

For the children, Clever Kids is a second home and a safe place where they receive attention and appreciation. They experience God’s love, faithfulness and care in a very practical way, which has a lasting impact on their lives.

 In December 2023, HOSA was honored to welcomed  the Clever Kids Homework Centre as an official partner project. We have set ourselves the goal of strengthening Clever Kids in the future with our network of partners and sponsors as well as through strategic planning and organizational development.