We need YOUR help to equip a Winelands school with world-class Montessori equipment
We are asking for contributions to help us equip a Wineland's child care center with world-class Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) learning materials and equipment. Providing these resources will enable more than 100 currently vulnerable children access educational opportunities that will change the course of their lives.
We are running our campaign through January 31, 2017.
For more information on the work of the Indaba Education Fund, please visit www.indabaeducationfund.org
WHY SHOULD YOU GIVE?
60% of children under the age of 4 do not have access to any form of early childhood development programs and 50% of children attending school in South Africa will not graduate high school.*
By giving young children a solid foundation of learning, they are statistically more likely to stay in school, achieve academic success, and live happier, healthier lives. They also are less likely to repeat a grade, drop out of school, or engage in criminal activities.
The Indaba Education Fund is doing transformational work that is not only life-changing for this generation, but has the potential to impact society as a whole.
*http://www.ci.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1154&Itemid=834 ; http://www.statssa.gov.za/
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
One of our generous supporters has agreed to MATCH ALL DONATIONS, dollar for dollar until we reach our target of $30,000 – making your support go even further.
Additionally, we are running an incentive for individuals to run their own fundraising campaign through our site. The first person to raise $5,000 will receive a $500 GIFTCARD. To start your own fundraiser is simple. All you need to do is follow these four easy instructions:
1. Click "Join the Campaign" button below
2. Sign up
3. Upload a photo
4. Set your target ($5,000), your deadline to achieve this (January 1, 2017), and you're all set!
5. Use our Fundraiser Toolkit to help create your campaign page. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUCPH_DIZsXslZlwXeG2qPyN5xQxjCnvVsawPNb79ZY/edit?usp=sharing
WHERE WILL YOUR MONEY GO?
Here is what your donation could achieve:
$50 will provide 3 wooden puzzles
$200 will provide a table and chairs for the AMI-0-3 environment
$500 will equip an AMI-accredited 'Independent Living Space' with 4 new activities
ABOUT THE INDABA EDUCATION FUND
The Indaba Education Fund (IEF) is a nonprofit organization that invests in Early Childhood Development within the Winelands of South Africa and beyond. The IEF improves young children’s capacity to develop and learn by providing world-class, internationally-recognized, and accredited Montessori teacher training, learning materials, and educational infrastructure. Introducing skilled and resourced educators into these communities in the child’s earliest years of life will greatly improve their chances of a successful adulthood – enhancing family life, elevating societies, and building a better future for South Africa.
Indaba Education Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation.
