Here in Zenzele (Randfontein), there are many young children, who sit with their mothers all day in the hot sun on the side of the road, selling goods to make a meager living. It is our desire that these children have an opportunity to spend their days in a safe, quality, nurturing environment, where they can not only be kids and have fun and play but also have a solid foundation in learning to read and write.
Many of our young orphans, who live with their relatives also need a place to go whilst their guardian works. Our solution was to open up a Daycare Center that is geared towards these 6 months to 5-year-olds. We are fortunate to be able to start the daycare in a little house. The Daycare is run following the Smart Start system and led by St. John's trained ECD Practitioner, Cynthia Ngcwabe, who has a great heart for the children of Mohlakeng & Zenzele.
However, to make this Day Care successful and accessible to many families, we need your help!
Please consider making a one-time donation or regularly sponsor a child/ren to attend St. John's Day Care….
There is much to be done to ensure we have a safe environment for the children.
Start-up costs are estimated at R21,000.00 (ZAR) (USD $1,500.00). These funds will:
Fix the roof of the house
Install a toilet and safe plumbing system
Pave the dirt yard
Replace the broken barb-wire fence with a safe fence and much more!
Total (on-going) monthly budget is estimated to run at R48,500.00 (ZAR) per month (USD $ 3,500.00).
Sponsor a child for:
One month: R 500 ($35.00)
Six months: R 3,000 ($215.00)
One year: R 6,000 ($430.00)
Donate by: GoFundMe - Under "I donate because...." Please write "Daycare"
Donate by: Direct Deposit - Please state the reference as "Daycare".
Thank you for consideration in helping to make a huge difference in these precious children’s and families’ lives!
Click here to make a donation - please note that it is for "St.John's Day Care".
Check out the short video below, highlighting the heart behind St. John's new Day Care Center!
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