South Africa - a land of contrasts…
Poverty and high levels of unemployment Challenges Crime, gangsterism and substance abuse Hunger and malnourishment Teen pregnancy and single-parent households Lack of security and social protection More than 5 million people are illiterate
Availability of quality pre-schools that provide an environment where children can be prepared for primary school, is one of the most effective means of breaking the cycle of poverty Classrooms are the key structures needed to Providing safe support existing pre-schools. In addition, kitchens to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and connected spaces water-borne toilets to improve hygiene and sanitation Libraries and feeding kitchens are most needed in primary schools
Learn to read and then read to learn!
Early childhood development is critical for children’s long - term success First five years crucially important for brain development The Children need good health, good nutrition and a safe, supportive environment importance of Access to pre-schools improves mental and physical health, pre-school along with school readiness Reduces risky behaviours Most young children in South Africa are negatively impacted by a range of social and economic inequalities
International charity focused on Southern Africa since 1993 Providing safe spaces for Who we are children to learn and to break the cycle of poverty Special focus on using shipping containers and prefabricated units for educational projects
Getting to our ‘why’ WHY: We believe that every child, regardless of context, can be phenomenal WHY HOW: By unlocking their imagination, we unlock their ability to move themselves, and us, forward HOW WHAT: We provide initiatives and infrastructure to support childhood development in Southern WHAT Africa
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Our impact 2018/19
Educational spaces for South Africa’s children – including classrooms, kitchens, toilets and libraries – are in short supply.
The difference a library can make ….
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Getting a container placed on site!
The benefits of partnering with Breadline Africa
Our future focus for sustainability Social impact Social enterprise / alternative funding www.breadlineafrica.org Endowment fund
We owe a debt of gratitude to: • The South African High Commissioner, H.E. Nomatemba Tambo • Pratiksha Chhiba, First Secretary: Political • The South African High Commission staff • Musicians, Alexandra Bass and Grant McFarlane Dowse • Viking Cruises • Jeremy Nicholas, guest speaker • Pumela Salela, Brand South Africa • John Battersby, SA Chamber of Commerce
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