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
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.
A little story from our Nokuphila Centre.
The children in The Link's numeracy program are practising their Maths while shopping with Checkers 60/60 groceries and real money.
Through the Link program, children explore a wide variety of reading activities alongside their volunteers.
07/05/2026
Welcome back to school for the second term. The children at The Link Centre, H.A. Jack School, are hard at work.
04/05/2026
The Link Impact Report 2025 is here!
We're excited to share what we've accomplished together over the past year. This year's Impact Report covers everything from our literacy and numeracy assessment results, our Theory of Change, learner demographics, and a full financial overview — including the Top 10 Strategic Risks we're navigating as we grow.
From the everyday magic our volunteers bring to every session, to the hard data showing how learners are progressing — it's all in one place.
24/04/2026
Children say the darndest things!
A volunteer at a Link centre was asked ....
18/03/2026
Every week, our volunteers arrive at their centre ready to assist the children in their care. Next week is the end of term, and we wish all our volunteers a relaxed break. We look forward to seeing you all next term.
06/03/2026
Celebrate a day of reading with The Link Literacy and Numeracy Project
03/03/2026
Make a tangible impact—sign up in your Woollies App. The Link Literacy and Numeracy Project supports children as they build reading and numeracy skills.