Africa A+ Schools (A+) is a non-profit organization (NPO Registration No.: 220- 868; Section 18A number: 9423926188). Our services are delivered mainly to poor communities who cannot afford to pay for workshops, mentoring and teaching materials. We therefore depend entirely on the goodwill of funding organizations and donors who believe in the importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
At present, our fundraising efforts are focussed on four particular areas, namely (1) the Makana Early Education Project (MEEP), (2) A+iZinto Materials Centre, (3) “Angel Donor” support of our administration staff. Here are brief descriptions of these, and (4) the Heritage Project:
(1) The Makana Early Education Project (MEEP) is a brand new project that we wish to launch in July 2025. It is similar to projects that we currently run in that it will extend over three years, and it aims to address the needs of schools and teachers working in early childhood education (ECE) in a particular community. That community comprises two villages and six schools in Makana Municipality, Eastern Cape, namely Alicedale and Riebeek East. Donations to this project can be made through the GlobalGiving website which also provides much more information about the project. (Click the button below.)
(2) A+iZinto Materials Centre is a project of A+ focussed specifically on provision of materials for use in creative teaching activities, as well as training in how to use them effectively. A+iZinto is dedicated to the collection, storage and curation of discarded materials from local businesses, as well as suitable natural materials, for creative re-use in Early Childhood Centres and schools. These materials are typically available at no cost, and are environmentally sustainable, making them eminently suitable for use by under-resourced schools. (Click on the link below to go to the relevant Go Fund Me website.)
(3) Angel Donors: It is particularly difficult to obtain funds to support core administrative staff of an NPO (as opposed to project implementation staff). Africa A+ Schools, like any other organization, requires admin staff to get the job done effectively, efficiently and according to legal protocols. So- called “angel donors” can help a great deal to relieve the pressure on our human resources. (Details for making an angel donation are contained in the document link below.)
(4) The Heritage project: This project aims to capture core knowledge from ECD trainers, facilitators, teachers and practitioners who have been in the field for more than 20 years. Invaluable knowledge is rapidly fading as these stalwarts of the discipline retire. The knowledge should be accessible and passed on, including indigenous knowledge that can contribute to multicultural understanding of how children learn and teachers teach. (Banking details for donations to the Heritage Project are the same as for Angel Donations.)
