Our Programs
SSSA runs a focused two-part intervention that addresses the same dropout pathway from two leverage points: the caregiver and the learner.
Mothers’ Circles
Upstream Prevention | Caregiver Focused
What it is
Structured peer-support circles for caregivers of primary-school children.
Purpose
To strengthen the home as a safe, supportive environment that enables children to stay engaged in school.
What happens in the circles
Guided discussions on parenting, emotional safety, and child wellbeing
Identification of harmful but often unintentional home patterns
Practical, low-cost strategies caregivers can apply immediately
Peer accountability and shared problem-solving
Outcome focus
Improved caregiver-child communication
Reduced absenteeism among linked learners
After-School Program
Downstream Stabilisation | Learner Focused
What it is
A safe, structured environment for children already experiencing distress, absenteeism, or academic decline.
Purpose
To stabilise learners emotionally and academically so they can remain in school.
What the program provides
Safe space sessions for emotional expression and trust-building
Academic support in core subjects
Early identification and referral for serious safeguarding concerns
Outcome focus
Improved school retention
Increased learner engagement and emotional regulation