{"id":2548,"date":"2026-05-12T05:30:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funeralsummit.co.za\/?p=2548"},"modified":"2026-05-13T04:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:49:19","slug":"finding-thabo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralsummit.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/finding-thabo\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Thabo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAFIS 2026\u2019s commitment to \u201cGiving Back to the Community\u201d extends beyond the summit itself.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>As a platform that brings together stakeholders across funeral services, insurance, administration, payments, compliance, and technology, SAFIS recognises that the funeral industry carries a broader responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the communities it serves.<\/p>\n<p>In line with this year\u2019s theme, a portion of SAFIS 2026 ticket proceeds will contribute toward community-focused initiatives and organisations creating measurable social impact. Supporting purpose driven organisations forms part of SAFIS\u2019 broader vision of fostering a more connected, responsible, and sustainable industry ecosystem. SAFIS 2026 is proud to support Finding Thabo as the official charity partner for this year\u2019s summit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findingthabo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralsummit.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Finding-Thabo-Colour-Logo-scaled.png\" title=\"Finding Thabo Colour Logo\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.funeralsummit.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Finding-Thabo-Colour-Logo-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.funeralsummit.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Finding-Thabo-Colour-Logo-1280x686.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.funeralsummit.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Finding-Thabo-Colour-Logo-980x525.png 980w, https:\/\/www.funeralsummit.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Finding-Thabo-Colour-Logo-480x257.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2550\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Finding Thabo Explainer\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WSmj9shujOA?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">\u201cInsuring Tomorrow\u201d<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Building Brighter Futures, One Child at a Time<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>When you attend the SAFIS Funeral Summit, you are not only investing in your industry, you\u2019re helping shape the future of young children across Southern Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Let\u2019s help insure the future of SA\u2019s children together<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Real change happens when industries and communities come together.<\/p>\n<p>By supporting the Finding Thabo early learning programme, you are helping ensure that every child \u2014 regardless of where they are born \u2014 has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Why This Matters<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>They have not had access to quality learning materials.<\/li>\n<li>Their teachers are under-resourced and under-skilled.<\/li>\n<li>They are developmentally behind in language and maths.<\/li>\n<li>Their socio-emotional and executive function skills are underdeveloped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Without the right support in these early years, children struggle to catch up, and the systemic knock on effect results in poor academic performance and ultimately leads to few economic prospects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Our Response: Finding Thabo<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Finding Thabo is a joyful, play-based early learning programme designed to give young children the best possible start.<\/p>\n<p>Through colourful, search-and-find picture worlds, children learn to think, imagine, speak and solve problems \u2014 all through play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>It is simple, engaging and powerful:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Easy to use for teachers and caregivers<\/li>\n<li>Designed to build literacy, numeracy and confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Durable enough to last for years in classrooms<\/li>\n<li>Highly affordable at scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Finding Thabo doesn\u2019t just teach children \u2014 it supports the adults who guide them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">The People Behind the Work<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Finding Thabo is developed by The Reach Trust, a South African \u2018tech-for-good\u201d nonprofit dedicated to improving early childhood development.<\/p>\n<p>We work alongside early learning experts, educators, caregivers and communities to create practical, evidence-based solutions that help children thrive \u2014 especially where resources are limited.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">The Impact So Far<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Together, we have already:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Reached over <strong>300,000 children<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Trained more than <strong>13,000+ educators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Worked across <strong>all 9 provinces in South Africa<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Expanded into <strong>11 regions in Botswana<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Achieved a <strong>97% international pedagogical quality rating<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>And we are just getting started.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Finding Thabo doesn\u2019t just teach children \u2014 it supports the adults who guide them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Your Ticket Makes a Difference<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Every ticket purchased for the SAFIS Funeral Summit helps us take Finding Thabo further \u2014 into more classrooms, more communities, and more children\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>It means:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>More teachers equipped<\/li>\n<li>More children learning through play<\/li>\n<li>More futures changed before it\u2019s too late<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Let\u2019s help insure the future of SA\u2019s children together<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Real change happens when industries and communities come together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>By supporting this initiative, you are helping ensure that every child \u2014 regardless of where they are born \u2014 has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 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