Social
Social
Our purpose is that all children and students should experience and believe that they are valuable. That depends on the people who care for them, the quality of our pedagogy, and the trust of families and communities. This is where we focus our social responsibility.
The focus of Dibber’s current social efforts fall within the following categories:
Our people
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We want Dibber to be a place where people who work in children’s education choose to work, grow and stay.
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We work to provide a safe, healthy and good working environment, in line with legislation and our own policies.
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We offer leadership and professional development opportunities.
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We are committed to equal treatment, and we work to build inclusive workplaces where differences are respected. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated, and anyone can raise concerns through our Speak-Up channel.
Quality and safety
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Our three quality standards (Safety, Warm-Hearted People and Professional) guide our decisions and how we allocate resources.
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Safety comes first. Our preschools and schools have emergency plans and practise emergency drills. Our employees complete background checks and child protection training as required by law and our local guidelines.
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We regularly review and develop our pedagogy, drawing on research in child development, and we maintain a long-term focus on the quality of our curriculum.
Children and communities
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We aim to give as many children as possible a good start in life.
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We serve quality meals as part of the day in our preschools and the Dibber Meal is part of our pedagogy, where food, community and conversation come together.
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Where we are invited, we share our experience with authorities and partners who are developing early childhood education.
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The preschools are encouraged through the Heart Programme, to reach out to the local community.
A Heart for the World
Dibber recognizes that we are a part of something greater, and we choose to be involved in global social welfare:
Kibera, Nairobi:
In 2019, Dibber established the Creakids Learning Center, in Kibera, the largest urban slum in Africa. It is a modern center aimed at teaching basic reading and writing skills, and providing necessary materials to children in need.
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Zululand, South Africa:
Zulufadder is a charitable organisation that promotes education and self-reliance among young people from rural communities in South Africa.
The organisation provides the communities with schools, kindergartens, multi-purpose buildings and support in covering the population's basic needs (homes, clothes, medicines, and food).