Adopt a South African Preschool (ASAP)
The Preschool Crisis in South Africa
In impoverished South African communities, most children languish in daycares without stimulation. The brain is primed to “explode” in the critical first 5 years of life when 90% of brain development happens (or sadly does not).
The 2024 national “Thrive by Five” study reports: 80% of 4th graders cannot understand what they read and 40% cannot read at all! No wonder the unemployment rate is nearly 50% in some areas.
Leveling the Playing Field Through Libraries of Educational Toys
Donors fund library training hubs where up to 30 informal daycares register to become effective preschools. Mentoring and borrowing high-quality toys ensures that children can do the “work” of gaining essential skills through play.
Donors help children and women unleash their potential to thrive. Children develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical capacities to succeed in school and in future employment.
Women are thrilled to become teachers, not just babysitters. Please help level the playing field and relieve the curse of generational poverty!
Our Impact!
11,532 children are gaining the foundation to do well in school and in life while having fun. Many have never held a toy or a book before!
1,300+ women are gaining confidence and skills as teachers, business owners, principals and preschool coaches. Teachers say, “I love going to work with a lesson plan. I know what I’m going to do with the children each day! I could never afford these terrific toys. Thank you ASAP!”
269 daycares are becoming effective preschools. Over time, some will graduate from ASAP’s support and can apply for government funding.
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