5-Star Early Education for Children in South Africa

Your donation will help us develop and support women-led preschools to become financially sustainable and provide high quality education. It is a win-win-win investment: *Children have access to safe, stimulating preschools *Women are becoming financially independent *Preschool small businesses are creating dignified jobs Unfortunately South Africa is in a tough situation: 58% of children are not developmentally on track by the age of five. 90% Of preschool teachers are stuck in modern slavery - earning less than half of minimum wage We are addressing the following core issues: -Lack of Business Management Skills -Insufficient Educational Resources -Low Teacher Competence and Confidence We equip preschool owners with a holistic recipe for success because she needs more than a funder - she needs a partner IMPACT ALREADY ACHIEVED: 70% Of leaners aged 4-5 are developmentally on track compared to 44,7% national average. 76% of children demonstrate social-emotional readiness for school. 46% Of Grow ECD centres are now employing more staff and creating jobs. 80% of our preschools are achieving health, safety and other compliance standards