The Dr. CL Smith Foundation understands that in order for us to eradicate poverty, remove the barriers of inequality as well as remain relevant in a global economy; our education system must be capable of capturing and developing talent at an equivalent pace to developed nations.  This goal cannot be achieved via the current education system business model and not without the effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) inside and outside the classroom.  We recognize the need to provide better access to quality education for all through various tool-sets and partnerships with key stakeholders within the education sector that will enhance communication, sharing and collaboration among the various organizational groups within the schooling environment.  Our mission is to create learning environments where educators can engage, motivate and inspire learners; where principals have a access to a platform promoting effective leadership and management in schools - with the goal of improving learner performance and pass rates at all levels of basic education, thus increasing the numbers of high-calibre university graduates and ultimately the development of professionals that are able to participate in growing our economy.