Let's Build Classrooms!

Africa Classroom Connection (ACC) builds schools in rural KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa, where lasting effects of apartheid and the continued lack of public funds leave the kids in this area desperately underserved. ACC works with local communities to build much-needed classrooms. Without classrooms, students are either overcrowded in limited structures and/or taught under trees in harsh conditions and with few resources. During rainy seasons they are unable to learn at all. Founded in 2006, ACC has helped 37,000 kids by building 109 classrooms. Sadly, more than 100 classroom requests remain on the waiting list, some for as long as five years. 

ACC is aiming to raise $36,000 in this campaign to build 3 classrooms! These will serve 150 students each year for generations to come!

Classrooms are the heart of the community – some are used at night for adult learning and some used as makeshift dormitories for girls in areas where the exceptionally long walk home can be dangerous. During the Covid-19 pandemic, communities are choosing to have students quarantine at school so their learning would not be disrupted. Education is not taken for granted. 

Africa Classroom Connection’s core principle of grassroots participation and co-investment guide the building of classrooms. Communities are eager for education, raising financial deposits of about 3% (significant to them), leveling land, and securing water needed for construction. ACC funds the rest. Community investment means the residents respect and care for their school.

Please help ACC unleash the potential of every child by providing them access to education opportunities. Our kids thrive with your support! Thank you!

www.africaclassroomconnection.org