Achievements
- Funding the school over past 5 years
- Extensive building renovations
- Added educational toys and aids
- New playground facilities
- Assistance in the establishment of a community centre
Objectives
- To secure a monthly grant of R20,000 (approx £1,400)
Links
www.africanrevival.org
African Revival is a UK-based charity providing aid and hope through self-sustaining projects in marginalised rural districts in Uganda, Malawi, Sudan and Burundi. They work where there is extreme humanitarian need and where they can make a difference. They also ensure that 100% of all donations go directly to Africa.
Brighter Futures South Africa is a registered United Kingdom charity (Charity Commission for England and Wales Reg. No1103629 on 8th May 2005) and a registered South African Public Benefit Organisation (PBO No. 930029434) and a registered charitable trust (IT4312/2008).
News
Bakkie donated by Sešego Cares
Sešego Cares has very kindly donated a fantastic bakkie to Ubumbano School. The bakkie will enable the school to collect donations from local shops and companies for the soup kitchen on which so many are dependant. Read more
Beadwork
Fred-Footwear is using the skills of the beadwork ladies to decorate their sandals and as we are well into summer it is a busy time of year for them. The passing tourist trade has also increased which allows all the crafts to be displayed to a wider audience.
Community projects
The community projects are continuing to be successful! An industrial sewing machine has proved to be a vital tool in assisting with the sewing lessons. Some of the parents are managing to do sewing alterations and sew small items, which has helped them to generate a small income.
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