Category: timeline

2005

RedCap Foundation formed The RedCap Foundation’s mission is to inspire tomorrow’s heroes and tackle national challenges in education, health and

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2005

EduRise Young Heroes Programme created The Young Heroes programme helps primary school children from low-income communities to develop a healthy

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2007

JumpStart Entry Level Retail Programme begins Introduced in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town (now Retail Frontline Programme).

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2009

Physical education introduced to schools The foundation signs a Memorandum of Understanding with National Department of Basic Education for physical

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2010

Ride for RedCap commences This gruelling 640km charity cycling ride from Johannesburg to Durban was first put in motion by

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2012

R3.5 million grant awarded to the foundation National Treasury awards the foundation a R3.5 million grant for JumpStart to place

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2014

Comparative analysis of Annual National Assessments Comparative analysis of ANA performance shows the five foundation-supported schools in KwaDukuza performed better

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2014

Rebranded to MRP Foundation The RedCap Foundation is rebranded to MRP Foundation but retains its heart to inspire tomorrow’s heroes.

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2016

Return on investment study Social return on investment study concluded JumpStart Production Programme generated R6.50 of value for every R1

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2019

JumpStart Retail Frontline Programme endorsed by the African Union This work readiness programme is recognised as ‘good practice’ for skills

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