Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa

by United Way South Africa
Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa
Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa
Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa
Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa
Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa
Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa
Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa
Empower a Special School in Rural South Africa

Summary

This project aims to enhance Sedibeng Special School by upgrading vocational training equipment. The new equipment will provide modern, effective tools to significantly improve training & education outcomes for 114 learners. Converting an existing mobile classroom into a dedicated sensory room. The sensory room will offer a calming, multi-sensory environment tailored to support those with sensory processing needs, while reducing anxiety, boost focus, and better learning conditions.

$13,036
total goal
$12,469
remaining
19
donors
0
monthly donors
1
year

Challenge

Sedibeng Special School in Lephalale, Limpopo, serves 114 learners with special needs, including sensory processing challenges (SPC). Outdated vocational training equipment hampers skill development and limits future employment prospects for leaners. Additionally, the lack of a dedicated sensory room prevents a calming, multi-sensory environment that reduces anxiety and enhances focus, ultimately undermining educational outcomes of leaners.

Solution

Implementing this project at Sedibeng Special School will address current challenges by upgrading vocational training equipment and establishing a sensory room. Modern equipment will enhance skill development, boosting leaner's employability and confidence. A dedicated sensory room will provide a calming environment, aiding learners with sensory processing needs by reducing anxiety and improving focus, thereby enhancing overall learning outcomes.

Long-Term Impact

Upgrading vocational training equipment will provide 144 learners with practical skills aligned with current industry standards, thereby improving their employment prospects post-graduation. A dedicated sensory room will offer a controlled environment for leaners with sensory processing challenges, aiding in anxiety reduction and focus enhancement, which are crucial for effective learning. The project will be sustainable as it will impact the next 3 to 5 years generations of +-432 leaners.

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Organization Information

United Way South Africa

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng - South Africa
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Project Leader:
Queen Mokonoto
Johannesburg , Gauteng South Africa
$567 raised of $13,036 goal
 
19 donations
$12,469 to go
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