By Shayle Havemann | Project leader
Introduction
A gift to this project is life-changing! Across South Africa, many parents and teachers are not equipped to identify hearing and vision impairments amongst children. Often these children go un-identified and fail their education leaving them stuck in the cycle of poverty. 1.5 million children under the age of 15 are currently facing hearing impairments in South Africa. A further 2 million are subject to vision difficulties. Families are often unaware of their challenges making it hard to reach out for help or solutions.
Report
Children that lack adequate vision and hearing, fall behind in school, often resulting in a lack of income and are also subject to bullying. By tackling the root cause of their learning difficulties, your donation will not only provide children with the ability to live life to the fullest but reduce inequalities they face on a daily basis and include them in the development process. Just $10 will fund an eye test for 2 students.
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By Shayle Havemann | Project leader
By Tilda Christensson | Head of Project Development in Africa
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