Handover of spectacles at Boitekong and Meriti
On the 20th and 21st of October, the Foundation hosted a spectacles handover that benefited 288 learners. The spectacle handover
What we do
Adopt-a-School Foundation is a non-profit organisation that supports the creation and enhancement of a conducive learning and teaching environment in disadvantaged schools.
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Our Footprint
Adopt-a-School Foundation operates in all 9 provinces in South Africa, the Morifi Village in Lesotho and Mozambique.
In 2013, Adopt-a-School Foundation became the joint implementing partner for the Kagiso Shanduka Trust for their District Whole School Development programme in the Free State Province. For more information on the work of the Kagiso Shanduka Trust, please visit: www.kst.org.za
Our Story
Cyril Ramaphosa, Chairman of the Adopt-a-School Foundation with Stella Nemukula, the former headmistress of Tshilidzi Primary and the original Fax Machine donated in 2001 that planted the seed for the Adopt-a-School Foundation.
In 2001, Cyril Ramaphosa was approached by his former primary school, Tshilidzi Primary in Soweto, to assist with the donation of a fax machine. When he returned to his school to hand over the donation and saw the further needs of the school, the notion of the Adopt-a-School Foundation was born. In 2002, the Foundation was officially established by a group of concerned individuals including Cyril Ramaphosa and Dr James Motlatsi.
The Foundation strives to address the inequalities and inadequacies in our rural and disadvantaged schools, in order to ensure positive learning experiences which will lead to greater opportunities for South Africa’s youth.
Over the last 10 years, Adopt-a-School has inspired both businesses and individuals in the private sector to invest effectively in education in South Africa through our model of Whole School Development.
Our Work
We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to access quality education, regardless of the socio-economic conditions into which they are born.
Whole School Development is the model which underpins our work in rural and township schools. Focusing on long-term solutions, we believe that quality education is influenced by the academic, physical and social environments of a school.
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About Us
Who we are
Adopt-a-School Foundation was born from a passion and a desire to be a positive force in changing the future of education in South Africa. From humble beginnings, the Foundation has grown exponentially. With hundreds of schools spanning the entire country, we are able to make a sustainable difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of learners, their families and their communities.
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Our Partners
The work of Adopt-a-School Foundation is made possible through collaborative efforts between individuals, private organisations, school communities, public benefit organisations and government departments. We share the belief that education is a critical driver of social and economic change and is the best weapon at our disposal to eradicate poverty. On behalf of our schools, their learners and greater communities, thank you for walking this journey with us.
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Get Involved with our Community Development Projects
Individuals, groups of individuals, a company, or groups of companies can fund specific projects in one or more schools.
If you are looking to make a short-term investment, or fund a specific area of work, let Adopt-a-School Foundation help to ensure your investment is sustainable. We will match you to a school or recommend a school project based on your own investment criteria and values. By collaborating with us and other partners, we can increase the impact we make in the schools we work in.
Read our menu of offerings to get a broader idea of our projects, or contact our Fundraising team to discuss your ideas in more detail.
Our News
Latest News
COVID-19 relief intervention handovers funded by Sasria
On the 15 October, the Foundation handed over a durable and innovative water station and sanitation packs to Lot Phalatse
Buy One, Give One
Under-resourced schools require more furniture to accommodate learners safely and in accordance with COVID-19 safety rules.ChairClub teamed up with Adopt-a-School
