Feed & Teach 34 children age 0-4 in S/Afr village

A climbing and clambering apparatus was installed on Tuesday, January 19^th at the Ibhabhathane Community Centre.

Yet again, donations from Global Giving has realised the The Ibhabhathane’s vision to bring quality Early Years Education to poverty stricken rural villages in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

While going to a pre-school is the norm in so many countries across the globe, here in the Eastern Cape it is not. Millions of young children age 0-5 have very little or no exposure to stimulation, nourishment or nurturing which is so crucial during this window period of development. One out of every 5 children under the age of 5, dies because of malnutrition.

The Ibhabhathane’s vision to ensure that all children living in our rural area have access to Early Childhood stimulation, nurturing and nutritious meals is being realised more and more every day. Our community are sensing the change in children attending clinics, school and other community events. We are making a difference.  

We therefore thank each and every one of you who has taken the time to invest your resources in this project.

And we urge you not to stop, tell friends and family and keep doing the good work. One little child’s tuition, care and nutrition is less than $50 per month. Support this project and realise the change we would like to see.

With sincere appreciation

Yolande

The year has flown and we are standing with one foot in summer dreams and another in a new classroom that is beaming a fresh coat of paint. We are wonderfully excited, the long awaited moment has finally arrived! The New Year will bring more space to accommodate little children more effectively, a kitchen, a place for the youngest ones to have their midmorning naps without being bombarded by flying trains and falling towers of Lego. As well as more space to accommodate digital equipment that will be used by teachers and local school children.

Funding has allowed us to continue with a nutritious feeding scheme for our 30 children and the meal programme will continue throughout the 4 week summer holiday. We are thankful to our staff members who offered to manage this programme during their summer break.

A long awaited jungle gym will be installed on January 19^th. Great excitement. We can’t wait!

The story and game bags that were reported on during our previous report has officially been handed over during our Grandparents Day held on November 5^th.

Generous funding has allowed for a first time trip for our little ones and staff to Addo National Elephant Park. This was a first time for our children and staff to observe these wonderful creatures in a natural habitat. A super start to celebrating our Heritage Month.

The visit to the National Park was preceded with a tree planting ceremony during which families each planted a tree sapling to contribute to our green legacy.

The continual growth of this project is thanks to likeminded people such as yourself who takes the time and valuable resources to share in places where the seeds of hope and sustainability can come to sprout and bring about the change we all are dreaming of …… a better life for all.

We wish you a festive season brimming with all you love and treasure.

Our most sincere appreciation and warmest greetings

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