Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa
Sponsor a Child to Attend School in South Africa

Summary

We are ending the educational divide in South Africa by moving children from the streets and overcrowded state schools into our high-quality classrooms. While many families survive on just 250 a month, our scholarships provide a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, nutritious daily meals, and a private-school standard of learning in their community from 40. We give children from the most vulnerable backgrounds a fair start, ensuring they are on the same track as the country's most privileged students.

$23,565
total goal
$12,631
remaining
54
donors
0
monthly donors
2
fundraisers
11
years

Challenge

In South Africa, the gap between rich and poor is seen most in the classroom. Vulnerable children are often left on the streets while parents work, or they are lost in government schools with 60 students to one teacher. These children are fighting a cycle of poverty with no bridge to a better life. Without quality intervention, they fall behind the private-sector standard, missing out on the specialized attention and nutrition required to truly thrive and compete.

Solution

Our school is the bridge. We offer a 20:1 learning ratio that mirrors private education, covering everything from Science and Sports to multiple languages. For children aged 2-5, our Kindergarten provides a safe haven with early development and three daily meals for 40 a month. For older students, our Primary scholarships ensure access to a top-tier curriculum for 120 a month. Sponsor a child monthly or give a one-off gift to fund vital uniforms, stationery, and food supplies.

Long-Term Impact

Your scholarship investment levels the playing field. By providing a seat in a high-quality classroom, you are giving a child from a poverty-stricken community the same start as the most privileged students. This isn't just a school place; it is a shield against the streets and a weapon against poverty. You are empowering a new generation of confident, educated leaders who now have the academic excellence and physical health to build a bright, successful future for themselves.

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Organization Information

Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Location: London - United Kingdom
Website:
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Project Leader:
Tyrone Bennett
London , London United Kingdom
$10,934 raised of $23,565 goal
 
57 donations
$12,631 to go
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