Child Sponsorship Programme

Zoleka and Nomza

Every morning at 07:00 AM Zoleka brings her daughter Nomza (4) to nursery school. In the afternoon Zoleka often has to hurry to pick up Nomza before closing time. Zoleka finds that very difficult, especially these past few months. She always seems to be pressed for time. But Zoleka is determined to pass her high school exams.

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Goals of the Programme

Our child sponsorship programme focuses on nursery schools and primary schools in townships. Goals are:

To give marginalised children a chance to go to good quality nursery and primary schools.
To improve the quality of nursery schools through professional training and assistance.
To assist good quality nursery and primary schools financially. We assist 7-10 nursery schools and three Waldorf schools.
To improve the quality of life of disabled children.
To assist children in 'earning' their own school uniform and school equipment.

Nursery Schools

The nursery schools that we sponsor receive professional training, advice and guidance from our partner, the Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD). The nursery schools are sponsored until they qualify for government funding. We then gradually withdraw our support until they can manage on their own. This takes on average 2-3 years. As soon as the school can continue without our support the CECD recommends a new nursery school for our child sponsorship programme. Please check the list of the Nursery Schools that we sponsor.

Waldorf (Steiner) Schools

The Waldorf schools that we assist are: Hermanus Waldorf School (nursery and primary), McGregor Waldorf School (nursery and primary) and Zenzeleni School in Khayalitsha (primary only). The schools offer a holistic education where each pupil is treated as an individual. There is much scope for creativity. Performing as well as fine arts are an important part of the curriculum. As from class 3 children are taught in English. This gives them a headstart in their further education. Please watch a Film about Waldorf schools in South Africa. One of them is Hermanus Waldorf School with a music class.

One of our sponsor children showcases his talent for music in Happy Hands:

Shopping with Recyclables

Children can earn 'points' by collecting recyclables: glass and plastic bottles and tins. At the Recycle Swop Shop they can spend their points on toiletries, second hand clothes and shoes, toys and much more. The points can even buy them a new school uniform and school equipment.

Facts and Figures

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Partners Child Sponsorship Programme

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Join as a Sponsor Parent

As a sponsor parent you assist a child from a family at risk (unemployment, illness, single parent, teenage mother) to go to school. Sponsor parents of individual children receive a copy of their child's school report and a photograph. For more information on child sponsorship please go to Cost per child or to Q&A / FAQ

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