Connecting South Africa’s Education Ecosystem

A shared platform connecting organisations, data, and insights across the education sector for stronger coordination, smarter investment, and greater impact.

Connecting a growing network of education changemakers

Organisations working to strengthen education and support every child’s journey - from cradle to career. From national networks to grassroots initiatives, NED Connect brings together those working in schools, systems, and communities to help every child thrive.

Connecting data, insight, and action

NED Connect Dashboards bring together data from across the ecosystem to provide a clearer picture of the sector. Use interactive maps and reports to explore:

• Where organisations are working

• Which focus areas are being addressed

• Where gaps and opportunities exist

3 steps to put your organisation on the map

Connecting stakeholders across the education system

NED Connect was developed to address a key challenge in the sector: limited visibility and coordination across organisations working in education. It enables government, funders, and civil society to identify opportunities for alignment, partnership, and more coordinated impact.

For Government

Plan and coordinate with a clear view of the system.

• See which organisations are working in your districts and schools

• Align partners to priorities and reduce duplication of effort

• Strengthen coordinated delivery for improved learner outcomes

For Funders

Make smarter investments with a clearer view of the sector.

• Identify aligned, high-impact organisations

• Target funding where it is most needed

• Maximise impact through coordinated, complementary investments

For Organisations

Get seen, get connected, and grow your impact.

• Showcase your work to funders and decision-makers

• Find partners working in your area or focus

• Access new opportunities to collaborate and expand your reach

• Be part of South Africa’s collective education story and contribute to a shared evidence base