88stories
Celebrating Cotlands’ legacy in Early Childhood Development
For 88 years, Cotlands has been a beacon of hope for vulnerable children, empowering them through play-based early learning and giving them the tools to thrive in school and life. This year, we celebrate our journey with the 88 Stories of Impact campaign, highlighting real success stories of children who have benefited from our programmes and are now excelling in formal education.
Building a brighter future: Ofentse's journey from playgroup to academic excellence
Discover how Cotlands nurtured Ofentse’s love for learning, paving her path to becoming a top-performing student and literacy champion.
From baby steps to great heights: Oratile's foundation of success
Follow Oratile’s inspiring journey from her first months at Cotlands to excelling in Maths, Natural Science, Technology and beyond.
Singing, scoring, succeeding: Nkazimulo's path to music stardom
Explore how Cotlands ignited Nkazimulo’s talents, shaping him into a mathematics enthusiast, soccer star, and thriving student.
Why early learning matters
Children who access quality early childhood programmes are:
• 13 times more likely to complete school.
• More likely to find meaningful employment.
• Less likely to participate in criminal activities.
