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What we do

At SAILI, we walk alongside academically strong learners from low-income households, helping them thrive in high-performing public schools. We collaborate with under-resourced schools that deliver quality education, contributing to their continued success through talented learners and holistic support.

Our model is cost-effective, learner-centred, and built to last – ensuring learners receives support, guidance, and the tools to succeed in school and beyond.

Our Purpose

To walk alongside academically strong learners from under-resourced communities, providing the support, structure, and belief they need to succeed – in strong public schools and beyond.

We believe real change doesn’t come from creating new systems – it comes from strengthening what’s already working.

SAILI partners with high-performing public schools, quietly adding value by growing peer networks, contributing resources, and offering learners the long-term support they need to thrive where they already are.

We are committed to:
  • Keeping our cost per learner low without compromising quality.
  • Focusing on STEM subjects to expand university access and help learners forge pathways into careers where black South Africans remain underrepresented
  • Supporting each learner holistically – academically, emotionally, and socially
  • Building meaningful, respectful partnerships with schools, families, and funders
  • Remaining fully BBBEE-compliant.
We hold ourselves accountable to the learners we serve, and to the communities we work within.

Every learner we select receives more than a scholarship – they gain a partner in their journey. We promise to show up early, stay present, and walk alongside each learner from Grade 8 through to Grade 12, helping them grow into confident, capable young adults with real choices and clear direction.

Our Values

Our values shape everything we do – from how we support our learners to how we engage with our partner schools and funders.

Meet the SAILI Team

Our small, dynamic team is dedicated to empowering the next generation through an education in STEM.

Lana Baron

Head of Scholarships

Lana Baron

Head of Scholarships

Lana Baron

Head of Scholarships

Lana Baron

Head of Scholarships

Our Board

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Liesel Dower

Liesel Dower

Liesel Dower

Liesel Dower

Liesel Dower

Compliance

Registered with Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organization (068-856-NPO)
Registered as a Public Benefit Organization (PBO No. 930-030-535)
Independently certified as a BBB-EE organization
Tax clearance certificate available