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The Sustain Programme

The Sustain Programme represents the third and final phase of the EduSpots Pathway, following Ignite and continuous engagement through the Leadership Hub. It supports matured Spots to transition from EduSpots-led structures into independent, community-driven education hubs with strong governance, financial autonomy, and peer accountability.

Purpose & Vision

By 2030, EduSpots aims to establish a Catalyst-led federation of autonomous community education hubs across Ghana and Kenya, sustained through peer governance, local resource mobilisation, and ongoing learning via the Leadership Hub. EduSpots HQ will evolve into an advisory and knowledge partner, enabling Spots to thrive as self-sufficient change agents.

Core Aims

  • Build sustainable, independent, and locally governed education hubs.
  • Strengthen peer-led decision-making and Catalyst representation through national and regional committees.
  • Enhance innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the network.
  • Embed continuous learning and leadership development through the Leadership Hub.
  • Establish diversified income and partnership models for long-term sustainability.

Strategic Focus Areas (2028)

  1. Strengthening Sustainability of Current Spots
  • Local income generation and community resource mobilisation.
  • Expansion of a local partnerships database.
  • Consolidation of Spot management committees with stronger community engagement.
  • Annual Catalyst code of conduct signing and recruitment improvements.
  1. Streamlining New Spot Roll-Out
  • Step-by-step model via the Ignite Programme with visual and animation-based training tools.
  • Spot-to-Spot buddy systems for mentorship and peer learning.
  • Distinct strategies for school-based and community-based Spots.
  • Expansion based on fundraising success and system readiness.

Programme Structure

Annual Cycle (Sustain Network):

  • Q1: Recommitment & Governance
  • Q2: Peer Learning & Exchange (Leadership Hub integration)
  • Q3: Innovation & Enterprise Challenge
  • Q4: Reflection, Peer Audits & Sustain Summit

Leadership Hub Linkages:
The Leadership Hub serves as the gateway and preparatory platform for Catalysts entering the Sustain phase, ensuring that only Spots with strong leadership, governance capacity, and innovation readiness advance to independence

Expected Outcomes

  • Spots: Achieve financial, operational, and governance independence.
  • Catalysts: Strengthened leadership, innovation, and partnership-building capacity.
  • EduSpots Network: A Catalyst-led federation demonstrating resilience, autonomy, and shared accountability.

If you are interested in supporting EduSpots in this vital phase, please email Cat Davison at cdavison@eduspots.org.