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Creating
innovative solutions that increase employability
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"ORT’s activity does not base
itself upon charity but upon help… I want to assure you of my
greatest admiration for the cause in which you are so nobly
engaged.”
Albert Einstein, 1879 – 1955 |
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History of ORT
ORT was founded in Tsarist Russia in 1880. The name 'ORT' was coined
from the acronym of the Russian words Obshestvo Remeslenofo
zemledelcheskofo Truda, meaning The Society for Trades and Agricultural
Labour.
It is an acronym that has stuck through over 128 years of education and
training, moving from its roots in Russia to become a global
organisation, hence the name World ORT. ORT is proud of its history and
roots, and that it still carries the moto of "Educating for Life" into
today.
History of ORT SA
ORT SA started in 1936 as a fundraising entity. In 1994 with the
change in the government, ORT SA became an operational organization.
In South Africa, tens of thousands of young South Africans benefit
every year from ORT SA programmes. In addition, alongside its work in
the wider South African community, ORT SA carries out training and
projects within the local Jewish community.”
ORT SA Today
ORT South Africa focuses on lifelong learning. It is a development
organisation addressing the skills shortage through educating and
supporting individuals and communities in an accountable, value-added
way. We are given roots and wings by drawing on our proud history, our
international links, our internal expertise and our voluntary
leadership.
ORT SA provides and facilitates skills training for employment, small
business development, educator empowerment and general life skills and
strengthens institutional capacity at the local level.
ORT’s vision: “Educating for Life: Empowered
South Africans and Proactive Communities.”
ORT’s mission: to provide training and support that will build
confidence and skills to:
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Implement Maths, Science and Technology
curricula
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Facilitate small business development
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Strengthen community capacity
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Prepare young South Africans for
employment
ORT SA is part of World ORT the world’s largest Jewish education and
vocational training non-government organisation and has benefited more
than 3 million people – Jewish and non-Jewish – in 100 countries since
its foundation in 1880.
ORT SA is internationally recognised by governments and large
corporations, many of whom partner us to implement social responsibility
and training in developing countries.
ORT SA is a unique organisation, where donors can select to
confidentially give funds to particular areas of operation as seen
below:
Tens of thousands of young South Africans benefit every year from ORT SA
programmes.
ORT SA is committed to address local development challenges through its
core values of quality, transparency and accountability.
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