SOUTH AFRICA: SCHOOLS AND SPORTS FIELDS

After fundraising for classrooms and libraries at two schools in rural South Africa, the Student Movement is interested in engaging in a new and innovative approach to advance education and social change in Mpumalanga, South Africa. With sufficient classrooms for students to learn inside, rather than under trees, the Student Movement believes that investment into extracurricular activities is critical for youth development.

SMRC plans to facilitate the development of high quality sports fields at two schools in the Manyeleti Community of Mpumulanga. This project will directly impact the entire community, although the sites identified for field construction include high school grounds. Special fencing will surround the field, with local community monitors that would allow access to the entire community. This project is set to directly impact more than 3,000 students and community members.

The fields will also include a storage facility and stands for fans to watch games. The funding for the project would be combined with a comprehensive education component to inform the community of HIV/AIDS and other health issues, as well as provide a venue for the local sports leagues to host tournaments.