As Heartshine evolves, so does the precision with which we measure our impact. Our evaluation frameworks assess both the immediate, direct outcomes of our classroom initiatives and the systemic influence of our advocacy. Depending on the project, we track reach and participation, shifts in trauma-informed knowledge, and the active adoption of somatic practices by educators and partners.
Our ground-level metrics have seamlessly driven us into a powerful systemic advocacy and convening role. Through our close collaboration with Inceba Trust, we are consolidating data from our partner networks and community pilots into a rigorous, convincing body of evidence capable of influencing education departments from provincial to national levels.
Crucially, this partnership enables us to work directly with Dr. Leandi Erasmus, a Post-Doctoral Researcher at North-West University (NWU). Together, we anchor our combined field findings in cutting-edge neuropsychosocial and educational neuroscience, proving that simple somatic, trauma-informed practices can permanently shift the needle on South Africa’s educational outcomes.