Being born into extreme poverty in an African township brings many challenges for a child to break the cycle. Over populated schools, high drop out rates and poor education is a huge issue. Our scholarship program works in hard to reach townships and supports children from age 4 to 18 in getting an education and equipping them to break the poverty cycle. A scholarship funds school fees, transport to school, stationery and equipment needed as well as a uniform so they feel apart of a school and maximise their learning to empower future change.

Education in Africa is not available to everyone as government schools are over run with students numbers they turn people away. The system is broken and with corrupt governments nothing nothing is happening fast, we are working with community members directly to build small independent schools in hard to reach townships and communities and bringing access to better education across many townships.

This project answers a significant area of concern in our community where large numbers of children are not attending a nursery or school and spend days on the streets. These children are extremely vulnerable to being exploited and abused by others as well as the physical dangers of being on the streets unsupervised. Neglect in the early years of a child’s life is often the start of a downward spiral into a number of social issues such as unemployment, substance abuse and criminality. We need more pre-schools, primary schools and secondary education establishments in the heart of these communities.

The primary goal of our project is to get children off the streets and into a positive, motivating environment while providing a foundation of learning and physical development that will stand these children in good stead for future success at school and in life in general. This includes funding a under 5 year old that is currently on the streets to go to our pre-school or for other children to attend our privately funded primary school in the heart of their community.

This community is fighting poverty, hunger, crime and so many more issues with so little help. We have to start somewhere and by building educational facilities in the community for the community children will help motivate, inspire change. Providing education to help the next generation to break the traditions they face while engaging parents and other community members to access their community school and spaces.

Story of Romeo

By Trina | Teacher and Centre Manager

Scholarship Student Romeo

Welcome Supporters, Donors and Valued Fundraisers,

This report, we decided to do something a little different. Instead of updating you on the entire program, we want to share the story of just one child—Romeo—whose life has taken a hopeful new direction, thanks to your support.

At just 2 years old, Romeo was often found playing barefoot outside his family’s small shack on the dusty streets of the township. His mother, loving and determined, was spending her days searching for any work she could find—but without formal skills, her options were very limited. The family survives on a small government grant, and school would have remained a distant dream.

But then you stepped in.

Because of your donations, Romeo received a scholarship of just $30/month, which allowed him to attend a local educare centre. There, he is building early childhood development skills, learning through structured play, and receiving daily meals—critical for his health, growth, and readiness for primary school.

When Romeo turns 5, his scholarship will increase to $250/month to cover primary school tuition. This not only includes a quality education in a class of no more than 30 children per teacher, but also meals, uniforms, and supplies—support his family would never be able to afford alone.

Without this support, Romeo would likely attend an overcrowded government school with up to 80 children per class and minimal individual attention. Children like him, under those conditions, often drop out after just a few weeks—pulled back into the poverty cycle that’s so hard to escape.

But Romeo has a chance, and that’s because of you.

“When I saw him in his uniform for the first time, I cried. I didn’t think this would be possible for us. Thank you for making my child feel seen and valued,”
– Romeo’s Mom

We truly value your support. This program is making real change, but to make it sustainable, we need help in the form of monthly donations—even small ones. We understand it’s a big ask, but any amount you choose to give can go directly towards covering a child’s monthly scholarship.

Together, we are not just funding education—we are opening doors, restoring dignity, and helping rewrite futures.

With sincere thanks,

Teacher Trina