Languageis power.
The EduPower Foundation bridges the gap between potential and opportunity, through reading, writing, debating and filmmaking clubs, Grade 12 study camps, and the educators who show up every day.
learners reached in a single term so far
creative clubs under English is Lekka
teacher training seats since 2022
sponsors one learner for a full year
Marc Lottering x Latifah Charles
A local legend sits down with our founder to talk literacy, storytelling and the power of young voices in Cape Town.
A look back at the year
2025Save Our Seas, Kalk Bay
An excursion with Save Our Seas in Kalk Bay reminded learners that curiosity stretches far beyond the classroom.
2024Briefing before the big screen
Learners gather under the Ster-Kinekor lights ahead of The Crucible, for many, a first cinema experience.
2024The Crucible crew
Tracksuits, popcorn and pure joy on the Ster-Kinekor stairs after watching Arthur Miller classic.
2024A full house
Rows of learners, fully engaged. The 2024 excursion season added Ster-Kinekor to Iziko and District Six.
2025Under the shark wall
Learners beneath the great white mural at the Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre in Kalk Bay.
2025Welcome to Save Our Seas
The 2025 competition finals venue doubled as a living marine classroom on the Kalk Bay coast.
2025The Kalk Bay crew
Learners and educators take part in a day of guided marine learning.
2025First-time MCs, Glendale Secondary
Three learners from Glendale Secondary School took the mic for the first time at the 2025 Labia Theatre prize-giving.
2023Certificates and medals
Winners from several schools share the stage at the 2023 prize-giving.
2023Award recipients
Learners with certificates and medals at the 2023 prize-giving.
2022Tables of young achievers
Schools from across the district gather for the 2022 prize-giving dinner.
2022Full honours
Blue blazers and big smiles at the 2022 prize-giving.
2024On the Baxter stage
Medallists at the 2024 prize-giving at the Baxter Theatre.
2024Celebrating outside the Baxter
Learners mark the 2024 prize-giving outside the theatre.
2024With Wayne McKay and JitsVinger
Guest artists Wayne McKay and JitsVinger join the 2024 prize-giving celebration.
2025The founder's address
Latifah Charles addresses the audience at the 2025 Labia Theatre prize-giving.
2025Credits on the big screen
Learner film credits roll at the 2025 Labia Theatre prize-giving, with third place going to Lamara Effect.
2024Briefing under the trees
Learners gather for a briefing during the Newlands Forest orientation hike.
2024On the Newlands trail
Learners hit the trail at the Newlands Forest orientation hike.
2024Rest stop under the pines
Learners take a breather beneath the Newlands Forest canopy.
2024Forest floor picnic
Friends regroup on the trail during the Newlands orientation hike.
2024The whole crew at Newlands
Learners and educators gather for a group photo at the Newlands Forest orientation hike.
2024Trail friends
New friendships on the Newlands Forest hike.
2024Smiles on the trail
Learners pause for a photo between the trees at Newlands Forest.
2024Into the forest
Learners follow the trail beneath the Newlands pines.
2024Front row smiles
Learners soak in the 2024 prize giving ceremony.
2024Taking the stage
A performance lights up the 2024 prize giving stage.
2024Special guest, author Zubeida Jaffer
Author Zubeida Jaffer reads from her work at the 2024 prize giving.
2024I am a book
A playful performance closes the 2024 prize giving with author Zubeida Jaffer.
Final Lap: the 2026 camp reel
Buses, masterclasses and mountain air, the Grade 12 English Camp in motion.
The Final Lap begins
Arriving at the 2026 Grade 12 English Camp with energy to spare.
Three programmes. One goal: opportunity.
Transformative impact at R4,427 per learner, per year.
At scale, English is Lekka delivers multi-dimensional impact, academic rigour, cultural exposure and confidence, at a cost designed to shrink as we grow. As reach expands to 500 learners, cost efficiency improves without compromising quality.
annual residential camps from 2026
learners per camp, fully supported
learners at full scale
teacher training seats since 2022
From 65 to 305 learners, and climbing.
Learners reached each year since our first night at the Labia Theatre. The dashed bar is where your sponsorship takes us next.
2025 includes the 105-learner study-skills workshop that set our single-term record. The 2026 target funds two annual residential camps, 100 learners each, on the road to 500.
Learners say it best
Participating in the English is Lekka programme has been a transformative experience that truly elevated my communication skills and public speaking confidence. The programme provided the perfect foundation for my debating journey, teaching me how to structure compelling arguments and think quickly on my feet. The ultimate testament to this growth came when I was selected as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2025 award ceremony. Standing before the audience, I felt completely in my element, using the articulation, poise, and dynamic expression I developed through the programme to keep the crowd engaged and ensure the event ran smoothly. English is Lekka didn't just teach me language skills; it gave me the platform and the voice to lead with confidence on the big stage.
Lyle Lekeur
Glendale Secondary School
I feel like the Debate Club has helped me in many different ways, such as building confidence, becoming a better public speaker and understanding the importance of communication, especially in group work. Even though I just started, I am very grateful to be there for the experience, as it also contributes to a better understanding of specific concepts and learning different skills. I have also met different people from other schools who share the same interests as me. So basically, this club spreads positive energy that I have been wanting to be a part of.
Cheryl
Glendale Secondary School
I was in the Writing Club and the Film Club. In the Writing Club I really learnt a lot about different styles and techniques of writing, and I can confidently say that my writing has improved since before I joined. With Film I had no idea about anything related, but it sounded interesting and the people in charge made it so easy to understand what they were teaching us. To me, the most fun thing about the programme was the friends I made along the way. People say you lose nothing from not participating in things, but missing out on this is like missing out on a future filled with riches. Not only will you learn useful skills, like the Film and Debate Clubs, you'll also enhance your ability to think for yourself and be more independent in a world of people growing dependent on things like AI. My time here was a short one year, but it'll be my most memorable year in high school.
Jihaad Samsodien
Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology
1st place, Writing Competition 2025, 3rd place, Film Competition 2025