Free Education Movemovent
Shaping Equitable and Inclusive Higher Education
Advancing Access, Equity, And Employability In South Africa’s Education Sector.
Access and Support
To broaden access to higher education for students, especially from working-class and marginalised backgrounds, and to enhance institutional support systems.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Sector
To develop sustainable strategies to eliminate gender-based violence in higher education institutions and surrounding communities.
Graduate Employability and Curriculum Relevance
To improve the employability prospects of graduates by aligning academic programmes with national development priorities and labour market trends.
Broader Social and Economic Thought-Leadership
To contribute to national discourse on education and development through rigorous scholarship, dialogue, and advisory services.
About organisation
Transforming Higher Education Through Thought-Leadership
The Free Education Movement (FEM) is a professional, academic, and non-political organisation providing thought leadership, advocacy, and consulting services within the Higher Education and Training sector in South Africa and beyond.
Our primary mandate is to a foster post-school education and training system that is:
- Accessible
- Employability-Focused
- Gender-Just
- Socially Responsive
Be part of a growing network committed to
reimagining higher education and creating lasting impact
in communities across the country
FEATURED SERVICES
Our Services
Direct engagement with policymakers, using evidence to shape legislation and institutional policy.
Conducting data-driven studies and assessments to inform decision-making and track program effectiveness.
Analyzing organizational structures and processes to design tailored strategies for growth and transformation.
Supporting educational institutions and training providers in creating relevant, responsive, and future-ready curricula.
Designing and managing impactful engagements including seminars, public lectures, roundtables, and think tank sessions.
Assessing gender inclusivity and developing interventions to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
Enhancing youth and workforce readiness through mentorships, skills development, networking opportunities, and job placements.
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Featured Works
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A Decade Since the Call
Reflecting on #FeesMustFall, charting the Future of Just and Inclusive Higher Education
