Join me and Build a Classroom!

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Africa Classroom Connection
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Please help ACC build schools, build communities, and build the future in rural South Africa.

$7,653

raised by 11 people

$2,500 goal

South Africa has been in my blood since I first travelled there in 1975, during the height of apartheid. What a beautiful and fascinating country! I then spent a year there in 1977, studying at the University of Natal, and ended up getting arrested by the Security Police for participating in a protest after the murder of Stephen Biko.

I have been back another half dozen times, and it has been mesmerizing to watch the progress that South Africa has made. One consistent thread through all of South African history has been the strong desire of Black South Africans to get an education. This effort was at the center of the struggle against apartheid, and it continues to be at the center of the struggle of everyday life for Black South Africans. 

That is why I have been so supportive of ACC for so long. I cannot tell you the pleasure I get from seeing the results of our efforts--seeing how much people value the classrooms we have built, seeing how hard they work to get an education, seeing the amazing difficulties that they put up with to learn. It is truly incredible how much our efforts to build schools mean to the people of KwaZulu-Natal. ACC is making a tremendous difference to the lives of the people who live around Eshowe. Please help us to help even more people! Help Africa Classroom Connection build much-needed schools in rural KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa, where the lasting effects of apartheid and the continued lack of public funds leave the kids in this area desperately underserved.

Your gift helps move learners into classrooms from underneath trees or from overcrowded, rudimentary structures that are stressed to hold up to 90 students in one room. Classrooms provide a safe and dependable space that allows their learning to fully flourish. Our classrooms help kids stay in school, providing a reliable education and opportunity for a successful life ahead. Education is the key to future success and their pathway out of poverty.

$12,000 builds a classroom! Donate now to help us build 3 classrooms during Give to the Max season which ends November 18th! Every dollar counts.

Help Us Build!
Concrete slab
$2,500
Wall $1,250 each
Roof $1,200
Paint $500
Roof trusses $250 each
Windows $250 each
Door $100


Founded in 2006, ACC has helped 37,000+ kids by building 119 classrooms. There is more work to be done though – more than 150 remain on our waiting list, some for more than five years.

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.

Learn more on the ACC website!

 

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



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Africa Classroom Connection

Organized By Peter Maritz

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