Maths & Mindset.

Building brighter futures.

The Challenge

Too many young South Africans are being left behind.

In under-resourced communities, too many young people leave school without the skills, confidence, or mindset needed to thrive. 

The crisis begins early: by Grade 4, most learners lack foundational maths skills and don’t see themselves as capable of learning. This isn’t just a personal loss, it’s a national one. When young people are denied the chance to develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills, we all feel the impact. Our economy suffers. Innovation stalls. The cycle of poverty and unemployment continues.
The root causes run deep: under-supported teachers, systemic inequality, and a legacy of educational injustice. But so does the potential. With early, targeted intervention, we can unlock brilliance, uplift communities, and fuel a more inclusive, thriving economy.
Together, we can turn this challenge into South Africa’s greatest opportunity.
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Our Solution

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Starting early, at the primary school level, we support community-based after school Maths Clubs, and provide educator development programmes that build more than just numeracy. We nurture mathematical thinking, growth mindsets, and critical soft skills like communication, perseverance, and teamwork. And we make learning fun!

Maths Clubs

TIMCA Maths Clubs inspire confidence and curiosity through weekly, hands-on activities, helping young learners build strong maths skills and a growth mindset to thrive in life.

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Maths Festival

The TIMCA Maths Festival is a vibrant week-long celebration with workshops, activities, and hands-on learning, sparking curiosity, connection, and brighter futures through the joy of maths.

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TIMCA Challenge

The TIMCA Challenge is an exciting maths competition uniting schools and communities, inspiring learners to think critically, work collaboratively, and see maths as a gateway to opportunity.

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Harrismith Project

In Harrismith, TIMCA and partners run a community incubator—showing what’s possible when targeted interventions empower youth and families, strengthen networks, and open pathways to education and opportunity.

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Our Impact

Our model is low-cost, locally-led, and designed to be sustainable. This enables communities to take ownership, scale the approach, and create lasting impact. By equipping both learners and teachers, we’re not just improving results, we’re building a foundation for lifelong learning and future economic participation.

Maths Scores up by 20% in 1 year: Learners build strong foundations and close critical gaps.

Confidence Grows: Solving problems helps learners believe in themselves — not just in maths, but in their ability to learn, lead, and succeed in life.

Unlocked opportunities: Improved maths results unlock access to further study, training, and careers – especially in high-demand sectors that drive economic growth.

Future-Ready Skills Grow: Learners develop soft skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience.