Impact & MEL
Measurable impact, accountable delivery
Every metric is tracked through our Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning framework — with transparent reporting to funders and partners.
1,200+
Direct beneficiaries in Year 1, with emphasis on female and rural youth.
R8–12 million
Year 1 funding target across grants, CSI, government, and cost recovery.
5 programmes
Launched with shared-cost delivery across the EASTC ecosystem.
4 institutions
Foundation, Technical Schools, Artisan College, EASTECH Institute.
Year 1 funding mix
| Source | Share | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Grants & donor funding | 50% | Scholarships and programme scale |
| Corporate CSI & ESG | 28% | Workforce, digital, and community projects |
| Government support | 17% | Skills, TVET, and municipal alignment |
| Cost recovery | <10% | Sustainability without excluding the poor |
MEL principles
Baselines at intake, output tracking (enrolment, completion, placement), independent board review, and donor-grade narrative and financial reports. We do not count activity as impact.