African education systems are notoriously underfunded, isolated and not contextualised to their needs, resulting in relative ineffectiveness. Like the traditional three legged African stool, there are three pillars to grow and support effective schooling; the provision of development opportunities for teachers, the development of clear strategy, systems and processes, and the involvement of the community in shaping the vision of the school.

Ubuntu has emerged to support schools and their communities to be in the driving seat of transformative change.