School App

SUPPORT FEEPERKS, A STARTUP WITH ZERO CAPITAL, DEDICATED TO HELPING SCHOOLS AND PARENTS WITH PAYMENTS AND COMMUNICATION.

We're Jodi and Lea, two passionate women of colour in the tech field. Growing up in communities facing challenges, we understand firsthand the struggles that families encounter. Our journey began with a project to promote a school app in 2022. Despite setbacks and the end of that partnership, we didn't lose hope as it inspired us to keep pushing forward to find new ways to help schools. Talking to principals revealed bigger problems we could tackle with our tech skills. These conversations fueled our commitment to making a real difference and helping those in need.

The Problem

Schools are finding it difficult to keep teachers on due to inconsistent funding, including issues surrounding school fees. While the Department of Basic Education's interim teacher hiring offers temporary relief, it falls short of providing a sustainable solution. Our children are experiencing the negative impacts of overcrowded classroo...