Investec & School of Hard Knocks Partnering to Make a Difference for Students in South Africa (Video)

“We are excited to embark on this transformative journey with Investec. There is substantial alignment across our two organisations and with Investec’s invaluable support, we are poised to expand our reach and deepen our impact, enriching the lives of many young people in our communities.” - Lana Rolfe, Chief Operating Officer at SoHK.

At the School of Hard Knocks (SoHK) we use sports and mental health interventions to help South African youth overcome trauma and develop coping skills, enabling them to reach their potential. By building trust and strong relationships, SoHK coaches teach life skills, offer support, and, when needed, connect participants with professional mental health services. The program addresses the high rates of trauma among South Africa’s youth, who face an average of five to eight adverse events annually.

Investec’s involvement continues its long-standing support of rugby, which is now aimed at creating transformational change at the school level by supporting the mental and emotional development of young people.