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Implementation partner

Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd

Automated extract, not yet reviewed

Avo Vision places participants in small businesses and ECD centres and supports those host entities through training, wage relief, field coordination, compliance support, market access and enterprise development. Its work covers green economy enterprises, environmental restoration, ECD support, financial literacy, Boosting Your Income training and, in Round 4, nutrition and food security activities. It works in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North-West, Western Cape and Eastern Cape.

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Footprint

480 work sites in 26 catchments across Eastern Cape and Limpopo and Mpumalanga and North West and Western Cape. 150 are greening and environment sites, which count for the fund. 113 sites fall inside a strategic water source area.
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  • Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd sites, sized by count. Nearby sites group together until you zoom in
  • Strategic water source area
  • A21 (Limpopo)116
  • A72 (Limpopo)75
  • A23 (Limpopo)74
  • C22 (Vaal)51
  • Kinira (T33)36
  • Mzimvubu (upper) (T31)24
  • A63 (Limpopo)23
  • V60 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)19
  • A24 (Limpopo)14
  • W21 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)10
  • T32 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)7
  • A22 (Limpopo)4
  • G22 (Berg–Olifants)4
  • Mooi (V20)4
  • X21 (Inkomati–Usuthu)4
  • X31 (Inkomati–Usuthu)4
  • 10 more catchments11

Site locations are approximate, based on addresses.

Layers: DWS quaternary catchments (CSIR ArcGIS) · SANBI Strategic Water Source Areas 2017 · both queried 7 Oct 2026 · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors, greyscale · Catchments without a local name show the DWS tertiary code and water management area

Catchment and water source area for each site come from a spatial join of its geocoded point with the national layers. Not checked on the ground.

Sources: Programme payroll records; DWS quaternary catchments; Strategic Water Source Areas (2017)

People employed

Counted from payroll records. Totals only. No personal data. Participants exclude supervisors, timekeepers and admin. Positive exits are payroll exit reasons, not follow-up.

3,386

different people across 3 rounds · payroll-backed

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

619

worked in two rounds, and 115 in all three

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

1,710

worked at greening and environment sites, the work this fund pays for

Sources: Programme payroll records · Greening sites only

Whole programme and greening sites only
All roundsParticipantsWomenUnder 35With a disabilityPositive exits
Whole programme3,38659.9%63.8%2773
Greening sites only1,71041.3%67%1540
Participants by round
RoundParticipantsWomenUnder 35Left for a jobLeft to studyPermanent job or enterprise
R21,58561.5%63.2%324
R31,16155.7%64.7%0312
R41,41358.5%59.4%3439

Sources: Programme payroll records · Summary and exit reasons by round

Exit reasons as recorded on payroll. There is no follow-up of people after they leave. Positive exits: left for a job, further studies, or permanent employment or enterprise.

Evidence

All 223 results cleared for the demo, grouped by category. Each shows its confidence label, source, page and caveat.

Automated extract, not yet reviewed. These results were extracted automatically from Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd's reports and have not been checked line by line. Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd reports are cited by name and page only. They are not published or available for download. Every environmental result is partner-reported. Nothing is independently verified yet.

Executive Summary and Theory of Change (5)

  • Businesses onboarded in the programme, Round 2

    162 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of ECDs reporting reduced injuries to children, Round 2

    78%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Improvement of learning outcomes at ECDs, Round 2

    9%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • ECDs maintaining child-teacher ratio of 20:1 or better, Round 2

    84%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Hectares of land restored based on local needs, Round 2

    236 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.2, Q1 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Executive Summary narrative (3)

  • Participants trained on business acumen, Round 2

    1,063 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.2, Q1 narrative

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants who received technical training and certification, Round 2

    93 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.2, Q1 narrative

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants offered financial literacy training (Western Cape), Round 2

    37 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.2, Q1 narrative

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

the programme 2 Dashboard (3)

  • Active Participants, Round 2

    1,438 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.3, dashboard

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Jobs Created, Round 2

    1,822 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.3, dashboard

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Youth Participants, Round 2

    1,187 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.3, dashboard

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Skills acquired and pathways for participants (4)

  • Number of participants who left the programme, Round 2

    478 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q3 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have moved onto better roles as a result of the programme (higher paying / longer-term work), Round 2

    29%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q3 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have taken up studies as a result of the programme, Round 2

    10%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q3 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have started or been able to sustain enterprise as a result of the programme, Round 2

    45%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q3 table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated through the programme Programme (4)

  • Total wages disbursed to participants, Round 2

    16,200,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Biomass harvested by supported businesses, Round 2

    3,092 tonsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Charcoal produced by supported businesses, Round 2

    307,561 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Total revenue generated by supported businesses, Round 2

    323,918 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Project Legacy (1)

  • Participants who started and/or revived their own businesses, Round 2

    160 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.9, Q5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Education Theme (7)

  • Number of participants formally trained, Round 2

    555 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of participants informally trained, Round 2

    508 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of ECD centres supported, Round 2

    114 centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Children who cannot afford fees provided access to ECDs, Round 2

    1,621 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Improvement of learning outcomes (%), Round 2

    9%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Improvement of admin and record keeping, Round 2

    7%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Reduction in the number of children injured, Round 2

    78%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Greening and Environment Theme (10)

  • Number of SMMEs onboarded, Round 2

    49 SMMEsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of SMMEs trained, Round 2

    49 SMMEsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of individuals formally trained, Round 2

    602 individualsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of participants informally trained, Round 2

    770 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Restoration of damaged cleared areas (hectares), Round 2

    236 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.16, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Biomass harvested (tons), Round 2

    3,092 tonsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.17, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Charcoal produced (kg), Round 2

    307,561 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.17, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Charcoal sold (kg), Round 2

    63,314 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.17, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Water saved (litres), Round 2

    292,033,000 litresPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.17, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Revenue generated by SMMEs (R), Round 2

    323,918 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.17, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Other (105)

  • No. of Sites, Round 3

    6 sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.1, header table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Total number of partners within the SIP consortium, Round 3

    99 MSMEsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.1, header table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • R2,800 each monthly stipend, Round 3

    2,800 ZAR per monthPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • supports 71 children with homework assistance, Round 3

    71 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • produce and sell R40,000 worth of charcoal biweekly, Round 3

    40,000 ZAR biweeklyPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • jointly retaining 39 the programme participants, Round 3

    39 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • hosting 15 the programme participants, Round 3

    15 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.2, Ga-Kibi example

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • market access for the 22 businesses and their employees, Round 3

    22 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.2, Ga-Kibi example

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • one of the 19 ECDs that progressed from struggling with operations to achieving Department of Basic Education bronze certification, Round 3

    19 ECDsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printed pp.2-3, Gauteng ECDs

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 56% of children show measurable progress in literacy and numeracy, Round 3

    56%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printed pp.2-3, Gauteng ECDs

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 410 'Boosting Your Income' graduates, Round 3

    410 graduatesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 210 participants earned skills certificates through the Mzansi Digital online learning platform, Round 3

    210 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • reducing onboarding time from 5 days to 2 days, Round 3

    2 daysPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Direct impact: 1,214 jobs created, Round 3

    1,214 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 84% of producers expressing confidence in post-the programme sustainability and retention of the programme staff, Round 3

    84%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 655 children accessing quality ECDs, Round 3

    655 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • generated 511 jobs, Round 3

    511 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • restored 137 hectares over 10 months, Round 3

    137 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • expand from 3 to 17 employees, Round 3

    17 employeesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • monthly production increasing from 200 to 500 bags, Round 3

    500 bags per monthPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • converting 17,629 kilograms of agricultural waste, Round 3

    17,629 kilogramsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • retain all 17 the programme staff members permanently, Round 3

    17 staff membersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • new cohort of 24 clearing MSMEs in Matatiele began training in October 2024, Round 3

    24 MSMEsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • allowed these 2 entities to improve their revenue, Round 3

    2 entitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • jointly service a R40,000 contract biweekly, Round 3

    40,000 ZAR biweeklyPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • retain combined 39 the programme participants, Round 3

    39 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • bulk-buying 5kg charcoal bags together, Round 3

    5 kg bagsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • reducing packaging costs by 30%, Round 3

    30%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • market stability for 24 businesses, Round 3

    24 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 43 supported green businesses, Round 3

    43 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 660 participants received steady income, Round 3

    660 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 84% of businesses planning to retain +50% of them, Round 3

    84%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 20 community volunteers gaining experience for future opportunities, Round 3

    20 volunteersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • supports 71 children with homework assistance in mathematics and sciences, Round 3

    71 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 57 supported ECD centres, Round 3

    57 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • provided "Boosting Your Income" training to 340 ECD the programme participants, Round 3

    340 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 10% achieved full Gold Certificate registration, Round 3

    10%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 27% hold Bronze or Silver Certificates, Round 3

    27%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 63% actively progressing through registration, Round 3

    63%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 74% of centres introduced new income sources, Round 3

    74%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 93% now maintain financial records (baseline: <40%), Round 3

    93%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 86% separate business and personal banking, Round 3

    86%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 71% report profitability, Round 3

    71%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 98% practice financial planning and budgeting, Round 3

    98%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Employing 554 practitioners, Round 3

    554 practitionersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 90% of permanent/long term hires are young women, Round 3

    90%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • This model, replicated across 57 ECDs, Round 3

    57 ECDsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 655 children, providing them with access to quality education, Round 3

    655 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • "Boosting Your Income" programme reached 410 participants, Round 3

    410 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • livestock now valued at approximately R35,000, Round 3

    35,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • His business employs 17 people permanently, Round 3

    17 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • serving 71 children, Round 3

    71 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Of the 410 trained, 65 have established documented businesses, Round 3

    65 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 210 participants earned digital skills certificates, Round 3

    210 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 340 total courses completed, Round 3

    340 coursesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Financial Literacy: 11%, Round 3

    11%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Microsoft Excel: 8%, Round 3

    8%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Business Administration: 8%, Round 3

    8%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Entrepreneurship: 7%, Round 3

    7%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • CV Creation: 3%, Round 3

    3%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Employer of 3 permanent workers, Round 3

    3 workersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 4 permanent Avo Vision office staff positions filled by programme participants, Round 3

    4 positionsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 2 finance team members progressed from participant roles, Round 3

    2 team membersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 30.09% moved to better roles (average 40% salary increase), Round 3

    30.09%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 9.26% pursued further studies, Round 3

    9.26%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 6.5% started or sustained enterprises (65 documented businesses), Round 3

    6.5%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 100% gained formal economy work experience and references, Round 3

    100%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • participating businesses reducing costs by 30%, Round 3

    30%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.14-15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Green business workers using digital skills enhanced production tracking, improving efficiency by 25%, Round 3

    25%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.14-15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 78% of participants report improved household financial management, Round 3

    78%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.14-15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 3 new enterprises providing 5kg bags, Round 3

    3 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.14-15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Equipment collaboration during breakdowns reduced downtime by 60%, Round 3

    60%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.14-15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 57% now save regularly, Round 3

    57%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.14-15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 62% of youth participants now in permanent or contract positions, Round 3

    62%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 65 participant businesses with combined revenue exceeding R50,000/month, Round 3

    65 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Documented 15 jobs created by participant entrepreneurs, Round 3

    15 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of participants who left the programme, Round 3

    216 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Matuwane Trading's R1.9 million Department of Agriculture facility creating 25 permanent jobs, Round 3

    25 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.21

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Oversees 8 field coordinators, Round 3

    8 field coordinatorsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.21-22

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • The 1,100 hectares cleared represent expanding employment opportunities, Round 3

    1,100 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.22-24

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 64% of wages earned by women, Round 3

    64%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.26

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 62% of youth participants building formal work experience, Round 3

    62%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.26

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 100% of participants gaining bankable employment records, Round 3

    100%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.26

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Multiple participants: Purchased equipment and tools for skilled trades (R250,000 collective investment), Round 3

    250,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.26

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 46% actively budget, Round 3

    46%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.26

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 44% reduced unnecessary spending, Round 3

    44%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.26

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 30% discuss finances with family, Round 3

    30%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.26

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 7% begun investing, Round 3

    7%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.26

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Average business sustaining 15 workers, Round 3

    15 workersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.27

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 78% report increased household decision-making power, Round 3

    78%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.27

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 43% of female graduates starting enterprises, Round 3

    43%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.27

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 85% report reduced depression/anxiety from unemployment, Round 3

    85%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.28

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 30.09% of participants advancing to better employment within 10 months, Round 3

    30.09%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.31

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of participants formally trained, Round 3

    230 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.40

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of participants informally trained, Round 3

    115 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.40

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of ECD centres supported, Round 3

    57 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.40

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Children who cannot afford fees are provided access to ECDs, Round 3

    655 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.40

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Improvement of learning outcomes (%), Round 3

    66 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.40

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Percentage of ECDs who report covering their curriculum faster, Round 3

    96 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.40

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Improvement of admin and record- keeping, Round 3

    96 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.40

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Reduction in the number of children injured, Round 3

    48 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.41

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of SMMEs Onboarded, Round 3

    42 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.41

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of SMMEs trained, Round 3

    25 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.41

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of participants informally trained, Round 3

    500 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.41

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Biomass harvested (kg), Round 3

    5,768,038 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.41

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Greening and Environment (24)

  • Biomass Harvested (kg), Round 4, Q2

    2,446,672 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Revenue (Rands), Round 4, Q2

    703,863 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Charcoal Produced (kg), Round 4, Q2

    270,696 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Hectares Cleared (ha), Round 4, Q2

    283.31 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Water Saved (litres), Round 4, Q2

    321,300,000 litresPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Hectares restored (ha), Round 4, Q2

    93.4 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Participants employed by restoration businesses, Round 4, Q1

    317 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Participants engaged in rewilding across seven sites, Round 4, Q1

    132 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Hectares restored vs quarterly target (narrative), Round 4, Q1

    49.4 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Landscape restoration in Limpopo reached 159.12 hectares in Q2 alone, more than three times the Q1 output of 49.4 hectares, Round 4, Q2

    159.12 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Matatiele green businesses cumulatively cleared 160.88 hectares of invasive alien wattle, Round 4, Q2

    160.88 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Matatiele green businesses produced 116,670 kg of charcoal, Round 4, Q2

    116,670 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Matatiele generated R844,959 in logged revenue, a figure that already exceeds the programme's cumulative national revenue target, Round 4, Q2

    844,959 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Only 18,592 kg (16%) of the charcoal produced has been logged as sold on Avo Connect, Round 4, Q2

    18,592 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Mpumalanga six active sites cleared 42.06 hectares of invasive vegetation during the quarter, Round 4, Q2

    42.06 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • returning an estimated 42,060,000 litres of water to the catchment, Round 4, Q2

    42,060,000 litresPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 159.12 hectares of degraded landscape restored across 13 villages in Q2 (cumulative 208.52 ha), Round 4, Q2

    159.12 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • the Matatiele portfolio had cumulatively cleared 160.88 hectares of invasive alien wattle, representing 57% of all hectares cleared across the Avo Vision the programme programme nationally, Round 4, Q2

    160.88 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • 5,971 kg of firewood also produced, Round 4, Q2

    5,971 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Bhukhwana Timbers and Enterprise anchors a recurring order of 2,000 bags (5 kg each) per week, Round 4, Q2

    2,000 bags per weekPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • The Mpumalanga component operates across six active sites with 132 participants engaged, Round 4, Q2

    132 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • treated 8.86 hectares with herbicide follow-up, Round 4, Q2

    8.86 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • A total of 123 daily activity records have been logged on Avo Connect from mid-November 2025 through the quarter end, Round 4

    123 recordsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Number of participants formally trained, Round 4, Q2

    344 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

Nutrition and Food Security (19)

  • Livestock Auctions attended, Round 4, Q2

    0 auctionsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Number of livestock sold (per animal), Round 4, Q2

    24%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Revenue of livestock sold (Revenue), Round 4, Q2

    421,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Livestock Associations compliance, Round 4, Q2

    5 associationsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Compliance to grazing plan, Round 4, Q2

    0 countPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Total hectares cultivated (ha), Round 4, Q2

    10.3 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Crop yield per hectare (kg/ha), Round 4, Q2

    38%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Total Revenue from crop sales (Rands), Round 4, Q2

    95,110 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Herders supported / associations represented, Round 4, Q1

    23 herdersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Crop farming enterprises supported (narrative), Round 4, Q1

    25 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.12, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Herders employed (livestock associations, narrative), Round 4, Q1

    23 herdersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.13, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Crop farming enterprises expanded from 2 hectares under cultivation in Q1 to 10.3 hectares in Q2, with 23 enterprises active across Limpopo, Round 4, Q1

    10.3 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Early crop sales of cauliflower, sugar beans, and okra generated R7,110 in Q2 revenue, Round 4, Q2

    7,110 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • The animal husbandry component supported 28 herders across five livestock associations, Round 4, Q2

    28 herdersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 29 animals sold (16 cattle and 13 other livestock), Round 4, Q2

    29 animalsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • generating R251,400 in revenue, a 48% increase on Q1 revenue of R169,600, Round 4, Q2

    251,400 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • The crop farming component in Limpopo supports 23 active small-scale farming enterprises, Round 4, Q2

    23 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 28 herders employed (up from 23 in Q1), Round 4, Q1

    28 herdersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Number of participants formally trained, Round 4, Q2

    87 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

Education Support and Early Childhood Development (14)

  • Number of participants formally trained, Round 4, Q2

    404 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Number of participants informally trained, Round 4, Q2

    347 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Number of ECD centres supported, Round 4, Q2

    105 centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Children who cannot afford fees provided access to ECDs, Round 4, Q2

    378 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Improvement of learning outcomes, Round 4, Q2

    81%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Improvement of admin and record-keeping, Round 4, Q2

    98%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • ECD centres supported across Gauteng and Northwest (narrative), Round 4, Q1

    99 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • ECD centres grew from 99 in Q1 to 105 in Q2, Round 4, Q1

    105 centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • The collective wage subsidy to ECD owners reached R451,230 per month, Round 4, Q2

    451,230 ZAR per monthPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Formal training reached 404 participants, exceeding the 250 target by 62%, Round 4, Q2

    404 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 325 completed Boosting Your Income training (Gauteng and North West), Round 4, Q2

    325 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 79 were trained through external providers including Assupol (financial literacy), the DBE, DSD, SETAs, and partner NGOs, Round 4, Q2

    79 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • An additional 94 participants completed short courses through Digital Mzansi platform, Round 4, Q2

    94 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.9

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Child injuries reduced by 61% (from 37 to 23 incidents) against a target of 20%, Round 4, Q2

    61%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Employment & Livelihoods (24)

  • Total target of participants for the quarter onboarded and remaining in employment, Round 4, Q1

    1,053 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Participants onboarded onto the payroll records system, Round 4, Q1

    1,100 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1-2, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Administrative and coordination staff paid in October, Round 4, Q1

    28 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Female participation share in wage payments, Round 4, Q1

    66%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Youth participation share in wage payments, Round 4, Q1

    58%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • LES officers operational, Round 4, Q1

    5 LES officersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Field Coordinators deployed across all provinces, Round 4, Q1

    48 Field CoordinatorsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.4, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Participants trained through Boosting Your Income programme, Round 4, Q1

    650 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.4, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Female participation (inclusion outcomes), Round 4, Q1

    66%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Youth participation (inclusion outcomes), Round 4, Q1

    58%Partner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Total jobs created (active and resigned participants), Round 4, Q1

    1,134 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.18, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Resignations managed through replacement processes, Round 4, Q1

    26 resignationsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.18, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • A total of 288 participant exits were recorded across the quarter, Round 4, Q2

    288 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 98 secured formal employment, a positive indicator of programme-enabled economic mobility and the single largest exit category, Round 4, Q2

    98 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Eastern Cape recorded the highest number of exits (98), with a notably high absconding rate (42 of 98 exits), Round 4, Q2

    98 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • A total of 1,492 household members were indirectly supported through participant income, Round 4, Q2

    1,492 household membersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • LES Officers: 6 deployed across all provinces and thematic areas, Round 4, Q2

    6 officersPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Gauteng participant exits by category: New Job 32, School 7, Relocated 7, Medical 4, Absconded 11, Resigned 2, Terminated 8, Maternity 1, TOTAL 72, Round 4, Q2

    72 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • North West participant exits by category: New Job 6, School 4, Relocated 2, Medical 1, Absconded 1, Resigned 11, Terminated 3, Maternity 0, TOTAL 28, Round 4, Q2

    28 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Limpopo participant exits by category: New Job 8, School 4, Relocated 0, Medical 2, Absconded 9, Resigned 8, Terminated 6, Maternity 0, TOTAL 37, Round 4, Q2

    37 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Eastern Cape participant exits by category: New Job 20, School 10, Relocated 7, Medical 3, Absconded 42, Resigned 9, Terminated 7, Maternity 0, TOTAL 98, Round 4, Q2

    98 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • KwaZulu-Natal participant exits by category: New Job 0, School 2, Relocated 0, Medical 0, Absconded 0, Resigned 0, Terminated 1, Maternity 0, TOTAL 3, Round 4, Q2

    3 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Mpumalanga participant exits by category: New Job 32, School 1, Relocated 1, Medical 1, Absconded 14, Resigned 1, Terminated 0, Maternity 0, TOTAL 50, Round 4, Q2

    50 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • TOTAL participant exits by category: New Job 98, School 28, Relocated 17, Medical 11, Absconded 77, Resigned 31, Terminated 25, Maternity 1, TOTAL 288, Round 4, Q2

    288 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Labels used: Partner-reported Payroll-confirmed Independently verified (none yet)

Finance-readiness checklist

What funders usually ask for, and where Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd stands. An automated checklist: items marked Not assessed have not been reviewed yet.

  • Baselines

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Work locations

    Partial

    480 sites from geocoded addresses; 150 are greening and environment sites. No GPS or work polygons.

  • Costs

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Land rights

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Permits

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Monitoring

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Evidence of water benefit

    Missing

    No measured or modelled water benefit.

  • Employment after exit (3 and 6 months)

    Missing

    Payroll records exit reasons only. No follow-up after people leave.

  • Independent verification

    Missing

    Environmental results are self-reported. People numbers come from payroll.

  • Buyer or payer interest

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Contracted revenue

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

What Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd says about its programme

Statements from Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd's own reports, labelled as intended or reported. Not verified. Automated extract, not yet reviewed.
Outcomes Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd aims for or reports (18)

  • Recruiting, training and placing participants in businesses creates sustainable livelihoods and increased income for rural economies.

    Intended outcome · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • [the programme] skills and experience improve participants' job-market competitiveness and access to better roles.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Programme participation enables participants to start or revive their own enterprises.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Clearing and thinning restores landscapes and releases water back into the ecosystem.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • [the programme]-established businesses attract continued external support (De Beers, Lewis Foundation, Hollard, DFFE) beyond the programme.

    Intended outcome · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Centres achieving Gold certification become financially independent of the [the programme] programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Mercy Tots Preschool receiving Gold certification is cited as proof the ECD sustainability pathway is working.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Short-term employment leads to restored ecosystems, certification-ready green enterprises, and sustainable income.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Employment and inputs lead to improved production systems, market participation, and income stability and food security.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Staff stability leads to consistent ECD service delivery, improved learning environments, and stronger early childhood outcomes.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • 1,214 participants placed against a target of 1,000.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • 1,214 jobs created, R17 million in wages distributed, R1.4 million in green business revenue generated, nearly 300 hectares cleared, 655 children accessing quality ECDs.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • 71 children supported with homework and three weekly meals.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Businesses receiving comprehensive support achieved 84% confidence in post-[the programme] sustainability and participant retention.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Growth and sustainability of supported businesses; participants gain valuable work experience and capacity building.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3

  • Participants gain valuable work experience and capacity building; ECD businesses are expected to grow and sustain services.

    Intended outcome · Round 3

  • Sustainable livelihoods for rural economies because income is earned.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2

  • Improvement of learning outcomes and reduction of child-teacher ratios at ECDs.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2

Lessons Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd reports (18)

  • The ability to adapt and respond to emerging challenges and opportunities was critical to success; maintain flexibility in programme design and implementation, allowing adjustments based on feedback from participants, businesses and community stakeholders.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Collaborating with established businesses, government entities and community organisations was essential in maximising impact, providing access to expertise, resources and networks.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Recognising the unique needs and contexts of each business and ECD centre was crucial; field coordinators proved invaluable in unearthing issues as they arose, sometimes pre-empting them.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Technical training improved clearing efficiency, ensured adherence to national safety standards, and enhanced participants' employability beyond the [the programme] programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Boosting Your Income training inspired ECD staff to start income-generating activities (vegetable gardens, side businesses, tutoring), contributing to the financial sustainability of ECD centres.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Sharing transport costs and bulk-buying 5kg charcoal bags reduced packaging costs by 30%.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Chainsaw operators trained by experienced entrepreneurs now earn R250-R300 per day compared to R100 for general labour.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • The 43 supported green businesses created ripple effects throughout communities.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Boosting Your Income training created entrepreneurial capacity within the education sector.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • The programme exceeded educational targets, with 56% of children showing improved literacy and numeracy against a 30% target.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Centres reported improvements in financial records, banking separation, profitability and budgeting.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Single-intervention approaches fail to create sustainable impact.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Rigid programme designs break under real-world pressure.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • In marginalised communities, collaboration creates resilience and sustainable employment, while competition leads to business failure and job losses.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Skills without markets create frustration. Production without buyers leads to business closure and unemployment.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Ten-month programmes must consider ten-year impacts on participant livelihoods.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Professional data handling creates professional participation and career preparation.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Programmes that adapt based on participant feedback create better pathways than rigid implementations.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

Barriers Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd reports (29)

  • The [the payroll system] biometric system caused confusion and malfunctioning, affecting participant payments.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Early administrative challenges: timely collection of police clearances and management of participant contracts caused onboarding delays; initial number of field coordinators was insufficient.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Delayed wage payments undermine participant trust and increase absenteeism and dropout.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • 288 participant exits recorded in Q2. Replacement delays reduce site productivity and increase supervisory burden.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Heavy rainfall in Q2 delayed planting and interrupted kiln burning in Matatiele and Mpumalanga. Winter frost poses risk to crops in Q3.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Only 16% of charcoal produced has been sold. Stockpile accumulation limits cash flow for green businesses.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Provincial movement restrictions prevent Limpopo livestock associations from participating in national auctions, limiting revenue.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Dikamas Projects failed to submit reports for two consecutive months. Monitoring gaps reduce programme visibility.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Incorrect brush packing technique identified at some Mvenyane sites (stacking rather than contour-spreading).

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • FC Kabelo Leboho (Limpopo) resigned for health reasons in February, creating a temporary coverage gap in the Ga-Kibi land restoration portfolio.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Production-to-sales gap in Matatiele charcoal businesses: only 16% of charcoal produced has been sold on Avo Connect.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Foot-and-mouth disease movement restrictions: livestock associations in Limpopo are unable to participate in national auctions.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • High participant turnover in green businesses: multiple businesses in Eastern Cape lost 5-7 participants in a single month.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • De Vrede headman conflict: a headman confiscated livestock association files. A subsequent governance dispute over headman legitimacy continued into March.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Dikamas Projects non-compliance: failure to submit reports for two consecutive months and attempted unlawful participant terminations.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Chainsaw operator training gaps: multiple businesses in Eastern Cape operating with untrained chainsaw operators. Continuing compliance and safety risk.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Persistent [the payroll system] system downtime and performance constraints affected onboarding, payroll, and report extraction, impacting reporting accuracy and timeliness.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Significant participant turnover occurred in Matatiele and other areas during December, driven by traditional year-end initiations and holidays.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Weather disruptions (heavy rainfall in Matatiele), trainer availability constraints, and overlapping commitments among ECD practitioners in Northwest delayed training completion.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Delays in identifying reliable and affordable suppliers for crop seedlings resulted in planting activities being sequenced into the next quarter.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • The sixth LES position for Matatiele remains unfilled, placing additional workload on the existing LES officer.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • [the payroll system] downtime and performance constraints affected onboarding confirmation, payroll verification, and report extraction, impacting payment timelines and reporting accuracy (risk rated Amber).

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • High resignation rates in some areas (particularly Matatiele during December) disrupted continuity of implementation and achievement of output targets (risk rated Amber).

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Heavy rainfall in Matatiele delayed production activities and training roll-out, affecting progress against quarterly targets (risk rated Amber).

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Delayed access to crop seeds and materials slowed production and implementation timelines, particularly for chilli planting (risk rated Amber).

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Inaccurate or late data submission affected monitoring, evaluation, and reporting quality, particularly where digital reporting tools were not yet fully adopted (risk rated Amber).

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Overcutting or non-adherence to environmental guidelines could compromise environmental outcomes and regulatory compliance (risk rated Green).

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Delays in full deployment of oversight capacity (6th LES position for Matatiele) affected quality control and response times (risk rated Amber).

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Wages alone cannot sustain transformation or create lasting employment pathways.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

How Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd adapted (17)

  • Provided refresher training to field teams and enhanced communication regarding payment calculations and discrepancies.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Implemented stricter timelines, engaged HR, expanded the team of field coordinators and provided training and guidance.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Adaptive farming practices implemented (mulching, plant covers); kiln operations adjusted to weather windows; crop diversification across planting cycles.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Manual verification processes and frequent coordination with system administrators mitigated immediate risks; issues escalated, expected resolution early in Q2.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Replacement processes were activated rapidly, with LES officers and Field Coordinators coordinating recruitment to maintain participant numbers and implementation continuity.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Revised rollout sequencing implemented, with outstanding training scheduled for the last week of January 2026.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Supplier identification has since been completed, and procurement is progressing without further delays.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Recruitment is finalising, with the new LES expected to start on 1 February 2026, strengthening oversight capacity and enabling more frequent site engagement.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Weekly [the programme] check-ins monitor system performance; manual verification processes implemented where required; coordination with system administrators to resolve downtime; issues escalated to IDC; expected resolution early in Q2.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Replacement and re-onboarding processes implemented through LES and Field Coordinators; ongoing monitoring of attendance; rapid onboarding of replacements; advance planning for future seasonal disruptions.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Adaptive scheduling of training and production activities; re-sequencing of implementation; completion planned early in Q2; weather contingency planning integrated into future scheduling.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Strengthened supplier identification and verification completed; prioritisation of critical inputs; procurement sequencing adjusted; reliable suppliers now identified and engaged.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Increased site visits by LES and Field Coordinators; clearer guidance on reporting requirements; strengthened documentation controls and follow-up processes; ongoing training on digital tools.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Environmental consultant guidance applied; regular site inspections and mapping; LES oversight to ensure adherence to approved restoration and clearing thresholds; compliance assessments confirm strong adherence.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Interim workload redistribution; use of existing LES and Field Coordinators to maintain coverage; outstanding recruitment finalised with new LES expected to start 1 February 2026.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • The shift to digital onboarding reduced administrative time from 5 to 2 days and enabled real-time problem-solving.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Digital systems reduced onboarding from 5 to 2 days; bottom-up innovations emerged from participant initiative.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

Recommendations from Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd (19)

  • Ongoing monitoring of [the payroll system] performance; payroll team escalates system errors within 24 hours; parallel manual attendance tracking maintained.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Replacement recruitment pipeline maintained; onboarding documentation streamlined; LES officers assigned to follow up with FCs on unfilled vacancies regularly.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Priority Q3 intervention: AvoConnect sales logging compliance drive; active off-taker engagement; collaborative bulk-selling model anchored by Bhukhwana Timbers to be scaled across all Matatiele businesses.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Associations continuing local sales; awaiting lab clearance results

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Direct escalation by LES Andries Leboho; meeting held with Dikamas owner in February; FC reporting obligations reiterated at 4 February group meeting.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • LES Lindokuhle provided on-site correction; monitoring checklists updated; PPE compliance for new recruits flagged and being addressed with the business owners.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Replacement FC identified; LES maintained direct oversight during transition; reporting continuity maintained.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Priority Q3 action is Avo Connect sales logging compliance and active off-taker engagement.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Local sales maintained; veterinary clearance awaited.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Replacement recruitment and onboarding pipelines are operational.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Resolved in February through LES intervention; being addressed through tribal authority engagement.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Escalated by LES; direct engagement held with the business owner in February.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Businesses have been advised to arrange training urgently.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4

  • Future programmes must provide minimum support packages including wages, skills training, equipment support, and market linkages.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Invest in dedicated market facilitators who secure contracts, not consultants who write reports.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Adopt career pathway development as the core metric for all employment programmes, moving beyond job placement to career progression.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Shift from individual placement to enterprise development as the primary employment strategy, recognising that strong businesses create sustainable careers.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Develop structured pathways from skills training to employment to entrepreneurship, with clear progression markers and support at each stage.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Integrate digital skills and systems throughout programmes, preparing participants for the digital economy while improving programme efficiency.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

Sustainability, as Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd reports it (3)

  • ECDs reinvested savings into infrastructure and learning materials.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • 84% of businesses planning to retain +50% of participants

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • 84% of businesses planning to retain participants permanently; 40% of ECDs progressing through government registration.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

What helped Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd (7)

  • Established business and government partnerships

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2

  • Collaborative purchasing and transport sharing

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Technical skills transfer

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Business skills training for ECD [the programme] participants

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Financial management training

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Shared transport, bulk purchasing and joint contracts

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

  • Digital contracts, real-time tracking and professional documentation

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3

Sources

  • Programme payroll records · Export dated 28 Sep 2026. Totals only; no personal data shown.
  • DWS quaternary catchments · Via CSIR ArcGIS service, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • Strategic Water Source Areas (2017) · SANBI BGIS, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 2 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd close-out report, Round 3 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • Avo Vision (Pty) Ltd quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.

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