Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP)
SSP is a well-established non-profit organisation that empowers academically gifted scholars from under-resourced communities by placing them in top-tier South African high schools. Their previous website no longer reflected the professionalism or impact of their work. It was outdated, non-responsive on mobile devices, difficult to navigate, and challenging for their internal team to manage.
The Challenge
They needed a modern, accessible platform that would:
Appeal to donors, schools, and parents alike
Clearly communicate their mission, impact, and success stories
Clear pathways for donors, partners, and applicants
- Be easy for their team to update internally
Improve load speed and SEO performance
The Solution
Web Acumen undertook a full redesign of SSP’s digital presence, with a focus on accessibility, clarity, and emotional engagement.
Key highlights of our solution:
Human-Centred UX Design: We structured the site to showcase impact stories, calls to action, and sponsorship opportunities with emotional and visual clarity.
Custom WordPress Development: Built on a flexible, user-friendly CMS allowing the SSP team to manage content with ease.
Mobile Optimisation: Designed responsively to ensure seamless performance across devices—critical for accessibility and mobile donors.
- Clear Donation Pathway: Streamlined donation flows and contact forms to drive engagement.
Information Architecture Overhaul: Reorganised content for simpler navigation, particularly for scholars, partners, and alumni.
Visual Transformation
The Results
Since the relaunch, SSP has experienced:
Faster page loads – Improved performance and Core Web Vitals scores
Higher engagement – More time spent on key pages like “Apply” and “Donate”
Improved mobile experience – 100% mobile-responsiveness
Simplified content management – Enabling the team to update blogs, events, and news independently
Client: Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP)
Industry: Non-Profit / Education
Services Delivered: Website Redesign, Responsive UX/UI, WordPress Development, Hosting & Maintenance
Platform: WordPress CMS
Timeline: 8 Weeks
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