Raising empowered children through education and safe access to reliable information
Focus on (GBVF, HIV/AIDS, Self Awareness and growth)
Counseling lounge (We are rural based with limited access to mental health services, MDI is establishing a counseling lounge where learners can access safe counseling services from credible partners virtually)
A dream, not yet realized: Teenage Clinic at the MDI STEAM Center
Detailed career guidance (Manuals, Talks, Workplace visits)
Host exhibitions and presentations by the various institutions of higher learning (Physical stalls in Matatiele and Virtual presentations)
School visits and at the center assisting matriculants with university applications
Sponsor-selected application fees - Limited to STEM university courses
Assist in completing bursary applications
2024 Support Cycle: Learners in the MDI Network are provided with support from selecting a career, the application process, and university communication tracking to the university orientation day support
BEYOND 2024: MDI to further follow-up on progress and adjusting to tertiary life including social guidance as we build a network of MDI peer support in various institutions
Host STEM related exhibitions and talks
Enable access to various STEM resources
Host critical skills workshops (In a world full of information how do you research and find what you want?)
Science Expo competition (Annual competition on best Science, build or Tech Project)
Society BuilderTalk (Public Speaking Development Programme)
Budding Scientist program (Exclusive to primary school)
Entrepreneurship Program (Age 10 -17 ONLY)
Host Fun Games Day (STEM inclined and self-development games)
Parenting Journey Talks
Assessment
Formulation of Digital Strategy and Implementation Plans - ensuring digital presence
Introduction of affordable useful solutions
Contributed towards building connectivity for the one selected school.
