what we do
Our objective is to establish early childhood development centers (pre-schools) in disadvantaged communities, running programs that are aimed at the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and social development of children. We do this through the support of sponsors & by employing and training teachers from the local communities. .
Philile has two pre-schools in disadvantaged communities and is looking to expand to a third.
Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world"
Nelson Mandela
teacher empowerment programme
We understand the importance of, and see the need for, training and development of pre-school educators in order to motivate, instil and inspire a culture and love for education of future generations. Our Philile pre-school teachers undertake an 18 month course with Play With a Purpose which gives them both great theoretical teaching and hands on experience ensuring that they are well equipped, resourced and confident to take on a class of their own.
Our Principal, Lauren Le Roux oversees, mentors and develops the teachers during their career with us ensuring that high standards are maintained, curriculum used properly and personal development attained.
Hillbrow
Hillbrow is the inner city residential neighbourhood of Johannesburg. It is known for its high levels of population density, unemployment, poverty and crime. It is a vibrant, multi-cultural melting pot of decaying high-rise blocks that are home to more than a million people.
Situated in an old children's hospital on the border of Hillbrow; the pre-school started in 2008....
Diepsloot
Diepsloot is a township in the north of Johannesburg and is home to about 150,000 people; many of them live in 3m-by-2m shacks assembled from scrap metal, wood, plastic and cardboard. Some families lack access to basic services such as running water, sewage and rubbish removal. Residents use paraffin stoves and coal for cooking, and candles for light. City officials estimate that half the population in the settlement is unemployed.
Cosmo City
Cosmo City - northwest of Joburg's city centre - is a R3,5-billion development to cater for people with mixed scales of income. On completion, the population of Cosmo City is expected to be between 65 000 and 70 000 people. Among the new residents are people moved from the informal settlements of Zevenfontein and River Bend, in the north of Johannesburg.