The Alvira Foundation aims to broaden the scope of South African education by implementing educational projects that develop parents, teachers and students to the fullest. The foundation nourishes the intellect, character and social values of each person reaching the mind, heart and will.
The Alvira Foundation will achieve this through 3 initiatives; a school, a mentoring project for students (Umazisi), and finally a research institute for educators.
The foundation is the heart, the research institute is the mind which is informing the content for the foundation and education is the will which enacts the virtues we’re trying to instill:
Alvira Schools provides high standard virtue based education that places parents in their role as primary educators, ensuring a friendly relationship between teachers and parents.
Our schools educate from an anthropological perspective by reaching the mind, heart and will through nourishing the intellect, character and social values of each of our protagonists.
A key tool is the use of mentorship between students and teachers and parents. We intend to enrich the methodology of educating with research findings from the Alvira institute.
A series of non-formal, fun, stimulating and educational activities aimed at broadening the mentees scope of understanding in various topics, through critical thinking.
Intentional bonding with the goal of helping each mentee grow in self-knowledge, set personal, social and academic goals and bring out his or her full potential.
Finding safe and healthy areas of need for the mentees to actively engage with their community. It is an opportunity for them to put into practice what they have discovered.
Research will focus on applying Tomás Alvira’s philosophy in a South African context. We aim to research, publish and provide continual formation for teachers, parents and students.
Reach the public sector of education and collaborate with them to find ways to complete education through conferences or workshops. Attracting teachers who are aligned with our values.
Network with local and international thought leaders by presenting and participating in various conferences and joint research undertakings. This will assist in readiness for starting a school.