Enabling Lifelong Learning. Expanding Opportunity.
Based on social justice and open learning principles, Saide works to unlock the power of education and expand opportunity for disadvantaged children and adults.
About us
Saide is an education support organisation grounded in social justice and open learning principles. We envision a society where lifelong education and training are accessible, valued, and pathways to success for all. We’re on a mission to unlock the transformative power of education, expanding opportunities through open learning, technology, and data-driven approaches.
Access to learning opportunities paired with effective support helps build the foundation for a successful future.
What we believe
Saide is committed to social justice and open learning principles with a proven track record of collaboratively generating and contributing knowledge to the commons.
what we do
Expanding learning opportunities through collaboration and innovation
We support learning in all its forms—whether in-person, online, or through blended approaches— while developing and promoting open educational resources to enhance accessibility.
We're making a difference
20 out of 26
Public Higher Education Institutions in SA
80%
of Students in Public Higher Education reached
1500+
University Staff trained through capacity building courses and workshops in Siyaphumelela 2.0
We can’t achieve success on our own
Together with our formidable partners, we’ve been able to create change across the continent.
