15/10/2026
Project R1 teaches learners the value of saving
Centred around financial literacy and equipping the next generation with essential real-world skills, Morar Incorporated recently visited schools in Phoenix and launched its “Project R1” initiative.
Led by CEO Jennifer Reddy, the empowerment campaign recently reached 108 Grade 10 learners at Eastbury Secondary School and 159 Grade 10 learners at Lenarea Secondary School. In partnership with the School of Savings, the programme provided learners with a unique opportunity to explore the psychology of money, the fundamentals of saving, and how positive daily financial habits can fundamentally shape their long-term futures. To support their ongoing learning, every participant received a financial literacy workbook and a dedicated money-saving box.
For Reddy, the initiative carries a deeply personal message. She shared her own journey with learners to demonstrate that their circumstances do not have to determine their future and that small, consistent choices lay the groundwork for major achievements over time. Explaining why Morar chose to invest in Project R1, Reddy said: "We don't just want you to finish school.
We want you to thrive afterwards. We want to equip you with practical financial skills early at this stage in your life, so when you step into adulthood, you aren't struggling with debt and financial confusion. We believe in your potential. We are investing our time, our energy and our resources into this project because you are the future economic engine of our country."
She challenged the learners to embrace education, set ambitious goals, and view every rand saved as a direct investment in their future.
At the heart of Project R1 is the belief that financial literacy should be introduced from an early age. Reddy said the programme goes beyond teaching learners how to save, encouraging them to understand the connection between money, decision-making, discipline and long-term planning.
The sessions generated an energetic and emotional atmosphere as learners actively engaged in discussions designed to rethink conventional views on money. The day was also marked by learners sharing their career ambitions, personal goals, and hopes for making a meaningful impact within their local communities and families.
School leadership welcomed the initiative. The importance of introducing these skills at school level was echoed by Eastbury Secondary School's Head of Mathematics, Mr P Naidoo, who highlighted the role financial literacy can play in shaping the country's future entrepreneurs.
"South Africa needs young people who understand financial skills if we are to build future entrepreneurs, and today was a wonderful opportunity to instill this line of thinking in our young learners," he said.