R36 million
on bursaries for over 318 black South Africans.
From capital growth to social change
Through bursary funding, academic support, micro entrepreneur training and seed capital programmes, we ensure economic success flows outward – fuelling opportunities, job creation, and sustainable livelihoods that uplift entire communities.
We combine investment with mentorship, governance support and access to networks, helping our partners grow responsibly while ensuring their success translates into real societal benefit.
Our impact
Utilising the returns from a solid investment base, built up over more than two decades our initiatives have empowered over 65 000 South Africans through a wide range of community development and anti-poverty initiatives, based on the pillars of education and entrepreneurship. We have spent a total of R188 million since inception.
R61 million
in funding STEM educational support for over 9,400 students.
R21 million
in establishing, maintaining and upgrading 13 water projects reaching more than 55,900 people in rural communities.
R62 million
to support more than 1,692 micro entrepreneurs with skills training, entrepreneurship courses and seed capital.
R8 million
to support the set-up of YES (Youth Employment Services).
Our programmes
An overview of our initiatives that show how our strategic investments uplift individuals and strengthen communities.
Promaths
STEM readiness
through targeted
tutoring
Since 2014, EDT has backed Promaths at the Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science & Technology. This initiative delivers extra tuition in mathematics and science to Grade 10–12 learners, bridging gaps in under-resourced schools and expanding the future pool of STEM-capable talent.
High School
& University bursaries
Academic access,
societal uplift
We invest in bursaries for promising black South African learners, unlocking opportunities at the high school and tertiary levels. These bursaries nurture talent and contribute to the broader economy by supporting South Africa’s next generation of leaders.
Innovation Africa
Clean water through
solar power
Innovation Africa brings Solar technology to rural African villages, to pump clean water into community infrastructure. EDT was the original sponsor to Innovation Africa in South Africa, funding boreholes in Limpopo’s Vhembe district, Mpumalanga’s Bushbuckridge area and Kwazulu Natal’s Goqiyane village, bringing safe water access to thousands.
Micro-enterprise development
Fuelling grassroots business
EDT has supports micro-entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, business skills and seed capital. By equipping business owners with the skills and resources to thrive, we enable inclusive economic growth from the ground up.
Business literacy
Building economic participation from the classroom
EDT funds entrepreneurship programmes in schools, helping learners understand money management and business concepts from an early age. By empowering young people with financial skills, we prepare them to participate confidently in the economy.
Youth Employment Service (YES)
Pathways to first jobs
EDT assisted with the establishment of YES by funding its set-up and operational costs. This programme creates work opportunities for young South Africans, giving them critical first-job experience and building the foundations for long-term participation in the economy.
Our implementation partners
Contact Us
Carla Prentice
Sarah Stein
100 Grayston Drive
Sandown, Sandton
2196, South Africa
