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.
