"Parents are not able to pay fees and so we have to make do with toys and teaching aids that we make ourselves." - Miss Bonyiwe Gumede, Supervisor. Buhlebuyeza Creche in Kwa Sithebe, KwaZulu-Natal.
“Our centre serves an extremely poor community. The lack of learning resources is huge and books are non-existant.” - Dinah Mashabela, Principal. Ebenezer ECD Centre in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
“We want to set up a book corner so that we can teach the children what we have learnt during our training.” - Rebecca Zwane, Supervisor. Fundani Nathi Day Care in Rustenburg North, North West.
“We so badly need books because we don't have the money to buy them.” - Jane Mbungela, Principal. Home Pride in Tshiawelo, Gauteng.
“The township is very poor, no factories, very few work opportunities except teaching.” - Mapitso Senamathele, Matron. Iketsetseng Preschool in Steynsrus, Free State.
"There is a lot of unemployment and so children are missing meals and parents can’t pay fees." - Sandiswa Gloria Mandzebe, Principal. Ilitha Creche in Storms River, Western Cape.
"We badly need books and toys so that we can give the children the best start when they go to school. This will make such a big difference to their lives." - Neliswa Dyasi, Supervisor. Lingelethu Pre-school in Peddie, Eastern Cape.
“Limpopo Province has an extremely high level of unemployment. This is caused by a lack of skills and illiteracy." - Mrs Naomi Ngobeni, Principal. Masungulu Educare Centre in Levubu, Limpopo.
“Our teachers need books to help them get to grips with child development, particularly in the area of pre-literacy.” - Alina Ramontsent, Matron. Mothoosele Preschool in Bothaville, Free State.
"Books will be an invaluable resource for our children." - Johanna Lemoen, Senior Practitioner. Vaalrivier ECD Site in Delportshoop, Northern Cape.
