Eco children aims for 5000 uniforms
Eco Children through their Kit-a-Kid project aims to hand out their 5000th school uniform this year.
Since its establishment in 2009, the Kit-a-Kid project has helped 4672 children receive a full school uniform.
Eco Children is an NPO that operates in Limpopo and Mpumalanga focusing on school development, hands-on environmental education and identifying and providing opportunities for talented learners.
According to CEO Corné Havenga their vision is to make a positive impact on education in their adopted primary schools through whole school development with a focus on conservation
“The Kit-a-Kid project provides a full school uniform to learners who take part in the Eco Children programmes and have shown dedication and positivity throughout the year.
“Eco Children operate in primary schools in the Bushbuckridge, Acornhoek area, through their Eco Village programme where they teach learners about the environment, ecology and the importance of conservation.,” she said.
Havenga told Herald that the impact of this initiative has been immense.
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“I have seen how something as simple as a school uniform has given a child the confidence to focus on their work and improve their academic performance.
“The pride these children take in their appearance when wearing their new uniform is mirrored in their work and every year I am astounded at how deep the impact is of this simple initiative. It truly can change a child’s life,” she said.
She added that for some, this is the first new set of clothing they have owned. In partnership with PEP Stores, they can provide a uniform consisting of shoes, a short or a skirt, a shirt and a jersey for only R350.
This year, Eco Children are aiming to distribute 350 uniforms to deserving learners at the seven schools they have partnered with.
She said every R350 donated, goes directly to a child in the form of a voucher at their local PEP Stores.
“You can be sure that your R350 has the potential to change a life.”
To contribute to this initiative, you can donate on the GivenGain website at https://www.givengain.com/c/ecochildren/about or contact Eco Children at projects@ecochildren.co.za.
