Spreading the Pestalozzi principles of Head, Heart and Hands around the globe. Sani graduated from Pestalozzi in 2003. He then went onto receive a
full scholarship at the prestigious Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany,
where he studied a Physics, Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Throughout Sani’s time at University he was very keen to continue
applying the Pestalozzi principles of the Head, Heart and Hands, and was
an advocate of using education as a tool of emancipation and positive
change in the world; as he explains ‘it is my belief that through
education, young people become employable, create jobs and become more
likely to work to benefit their communities, creating a domino effect.’ After completing his degree at University Soni was able to put in
practice his educational philosophy as he began teaching mathematics in
South Africa. He speaks passionately about his experience. ‘I witnessed
the plight of children who come from low or no-income families,
especially those who have no chance to obtain a basic education. South
Africa is an emerging country and there are vast differences between the
"haves” and "have-nots”. It is my belief that this can only be bridged
through education.’ Politicised through his experience in South Africa, coupled with his
deep passion for holistic and quality education, Sani found himself
empowered to bring about positive change to South African youth and set
up his own inspirational charity, HHHEducation, which embraces the Pestalozzi principles of educating with the Head, Heart and Hands. Sani explains that HHHEducation ‘fundraises to send children from
poor communities to good schools, where they can get a quality
education, opening doors and opportunities.’Phelelisani Moyo (Zimbabwe)