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The AdvanceNet Group have been involved in an initiative which supports students from the Rorke’s Drift area in various formats. This is one of the poorest areas in South Africa and these children struggle between cultural and household duties in order to be educated.  

The AdvanceNet Group have been involved in an initiative which supports students from the Rorke’s Drift area in various formats. This is one of the poorest areas in South Africa and these children struggle between cultural and household duties in order to be educated.  

These children attend the Shiyane High School which is subsidised by the Government, but these subsidies are not enough to provide schooling for free without the school having to omit important amenities such as electricity and running water. Our initial involvement was to supply clothing to the children during the winter months. We managed to purchase over 90 pairs of school shoes and socks for the children who did not have.

These children attend the Shiyane High School which is subsidised by the Government, but these subsidies are not enough to provide schooling for free without the school having to omit important amenities such as electricity and running water. Our initial involvement was to supply clothing to the children during the winter months. We managed to purchase over 90 pairs of school shoes and socks for the children who did not have.

One pupil’s basic school year costs R65, most of the people in this area are unemployed and simply don’t have the money. The sponsorship is a voluntary contribution from the AdvanceNet Group and staff to sponsor children for their academic year. Our sponsorship covers 200 children at R165 per child per year and this provides for the academic year, new text books, school uniforms and stationery.  

One pupil’s basic school year costs R65, most of the people in this area are unemployed and simply don’t have the money. The sponsorship is a voluntary contribution from the AdvanceNet Group and staff to sponsor children for their academic year. Our sponsorship covers 200 children at R165 per child per year and this provides for the academic year, new text books, school uniforms and stationery.  

There is always something that the children need and we communicate regularly with the organisers and principal to see what the priority needs are.

There is always something that the children need and we communicate regularly with the organisers and principal to see what the priority needs are.

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