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 African Preschools Society
is a Canadian registered charity.
(BN85888 0149 RR0001) Our mission is to build and maintain
preschools in impoverished rural African villages as preschool
facilities are not funded or included in the education system of
the local governments. Because of prevailing poverty, children
do not have access to books, toys, or playgrounds to stimulate
the brain and improve the motor skills. Our preschools provide
preschool education, nutrition and basic health care in a safe
environment. African Preschool Society works closely with the
local community chiefs and council members to establish the
needs of the community. Our policy is that the land must be
donated by the local chief and where possible locals are hired
for construction and maintenance of the school. Local community
involvement is the key to a successful project as it empowers
the community. We aim to have our preschool have electricity,
running water, flush toilets, kitchen with appliances,
classrooms, playground equipment and a vegetable garden.
We are extremely proud of the fact that
100% of money raised
goes directly the projects.
How It All Began
Husband and wife team of Marianne Schaubeck and John Johnston
founded African Preschools Society. Marianne owns Reservations
Africa, a tour operator
specializing in independent travel to Southern and East Africa.
John Johnston is an entertainer better known as Johnny
"Bagpipes" Johnston, a
professional stand up comic for over 25 years, specializing in
corporate functions. John has also had numerous specials on TV.
Travelling frequently to Africa, in 1998 they started delivering
school supplies to a make shift preschool in Lillydale B., a
rural community bordering Kruger National Park, South Africa. By
2001, they had committed to building a new preschool facility
for the community. Fundraising began and on May 16, 2002, they
opened the 10 room new preschool. In November 2004, African
Preschools Society became a registered charity.
Contact
African Preschools Society
300-31 Bastion Sq,
Victoria BC
V8V 1J1
info@africanpreschools.org
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