Community Keepers Recognised as a Top 100 Global Education Innovation!
Stellenbosch, South Africa – Community Keepers has been selected as one of the top 100 global education innovations by HundrED, an esteemed organisation based in Helsinki dedicated to identifying and promoting impactful and scalable innovations in education. This prestigious recognition places Community Keepers among the inspiring change-makers in education worldwide, underscoring their dedication to creating safe spaces where learners can thrive.
Community Keepers was chosen from over 3,000 innovative submissions reviewed by HundrED’s panel of 245 global education experts. The selection underscores the organisation’s significant impact on learners and its scalability potential across diverse educational contexts.
As part of HundrED’s Global Collection 2025, Community Keepers features in the Global Collection Report, released on 12 November 2024. This report highlights current trends in education innovation and showcases the 100 selected organisations that are shaping the future of learning and well-being for children worldwide.
Transforming Safe Spaces for Learners in South Africa
In 2025, HundrED’s focus has been on innovations creating safe spaces for learners to express themselves freely and comfortably. Community Keepers is proud to contribute to this focus by providing dedicated spaces that foster student well-being and encourage positive self-expression within schools across South Africa.
Community Keepers CEO, Gerrit Laning, expressed gratitude for the honour: “Being part of the HundrED community is a milestone for us, affirming our commitment to advancing the well-being of students and providing safe environments that encourage personal and academic growth. This recognition helps us continue building new partnerships and expanding our reach to positively impact even more learners.”
A Global Platform for Local Impact
Through HundrED’s network, Community Keepers now joins a distinguished group of educational leaders and innovators from across the globe. This opportunity facilitates knowledge-sharing, partnership-building, and a platform to exchange insights on advancing safe learning spaces.
HundrED’s Global Collection has supported past innovators in forming meaningful collaborations in fields such as programme design, learning engineering, and technology integrations. Being part of this network offers Community Keepers a platform to further amplify their impact and contribute to worldwide educational reform.
Download the report: https://hundred.org/en/collections/hundred-global-collection-2025