The Link Literacy & Numeracy Project

The Link Literacy & Numeracy Project The Link is a Non Profit Organisation which supports the development of literacy and numeracy for second-language english learners.

The Link is a Non Profit Organisation which supports the development of literacy and numeracy in children for whom English is a second language, and who attend low income schools in Johannesburg. The organisation was founded in 2010 by Margi Bashall, a teacher, who was inspired by The Shine Centre. It is managed and staffed by volunteers; members of the community who are committed to making a diff

erence in Education. The Link is recognised by Gauteng educational authorities, and has permission to operate during school hours and work with children in Grade 2 and Grade 3 who are identified by valid testing to be at risk of not achieving their potential. We currently have 17 Link centres operating at schools in Johannesburg, and through our network we are reaching approximately 800 children every week. We have approximately 350 committed and signed up volunteers.

Next in our series focusing on The Link's 17 centres, we feature Riversands Primary School. This school is located adjac...
20/08/2026

Next in our series focusing on The Link's 17 centres, we feature Riversands Primary School. This school is located adjacent to Diepsloot. The volunteers come in once a week to teach Literacy to some of the Grade 2 learners, providing the support they need to progress in the classroom.
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13/08/2026

KPMG visited Orange Grove Primary School to hand out books and snacks to the children in The Link program.
It was a lovely morning, and the children and volunteers enjoyed it immensely.

Feature on The Link and Parktown Public School. Another huge Thank you to our dedicated volunteers. difference
29/07/2026

Feature on The Link and Parktown Public School. Another huge Thank you to our dedicated volunteers. difference

Fordsburg Primary School was a hive of activity at their last session of the first term. The Link Literacy & Numeracy ...
23/07/2026

Fordsburg Primary School was a hive of activity at their last session of the first term. The Link Literacy & Numeracy Project

Make a difference in a child's life. Select The Link Literacy Project as a beneficiary.
21/07/2026

Make a difference in a child's life. Select The Link Literacy Project as a beneficiary.

Every tap of your Woolworths 'MY DIFFERENCE' card helps these vulnerable learners to gain confidence in their ability to read, write and manipulate numbers

Every tap of your Woolworths 'MY DIFFERENCE' card helps these vulnerable learners to gain confidence in their ability to...
08/07/2026

Every tap of your Woolworths 'MY DIFFERENCE' card helps these vulnerable learners to gain confidence in their ability to read, write and manipulate numbers

22/06/2026

The "Link MAGIC" is the special one-on-one time each child has with their volunteer, which greatly enhances their learning.

22/06/2026

A special aspect of The Link Literacy and Numeracy lessons is that each child has their own volunteer with whom they form a special bond, thus enhancing their overall progress.

Signing up for the Woolworths MyDifference loyalty programme is a digital-first experience. Follow the 4 easy steps as s...
07/06/2026

Signing up for the Woolworths MyDifference loyalty programme is a digital-first experience. Follow the 4 easy steps as shown.
Scroll down and select 'The Link' as your cause. Use the virtual card every time you shop.

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