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Children of the Valley ​
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A South African non-profit organisation based in the informal settlement along the mountainside of Western Cape's Franschhoek Valley. We have been committed to improving early childhood care and educational development since 2021.
Our Principles
Investment in ECD is one of the most effective long-term strategies for alleviating poverty and achieving social and economic equality.
Every child deserves a quality early education.
Quality education can only be sustained if ECD centre owners and teachers are paid fairly and centres are financially sustainable.
If we invest in women who have a heart for children and a head for business, then we will improve the quality and sustainability of the sector.
Our Work Matters
COV was created in response to the growing number of underfunded early learning centres in the Langrug informal settlement in the Franschhoek Valley.
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These centres are located along the mountainside in often cramped conditions in a crowded community facing seasonal unemployment challenges. Consequently, there is a fluctuating number of children
under the age of six who require care throughout the day.
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Insufficient funding, a lack of governmental support and no structured curriculums mean there is often little stimulation with no routine educational programmes or activities in place.
Currently, the project works with two early learning centres, Busy Bees and Siyakhula, which collectively have over 70 children.
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All centres overseen by COV are warm, happy places effusing love, care and educational stimulation with committed teachers.
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Over 140 children helped in 4 early learning centres, and growing ...
What teachers say ...
"I love and appreciate Children of the Valley because the tools have enabled me to make learning easier and more fun for the children.”
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- Zizipho
Principal of Busy Bees Early Learning Centre.
" Children of the Valley has helped me to make education accessible and exciting for the kids. I am so grateful.”
- Malefa
Principal of Siyakhula Early Learning Centre
Our Contribution
Upgrading internal classroom facilities. This includes compostable toilets, mattresses as well as children's tables and chairs.
Upgrading existing external infrastructures
This comprise primarily of corrugated iron structures that need to be waterproofed, insulated, greened and provided with electricity.
Providing educational stimulus, through learning materials provided by COV. These include, toys, stationary, posters and playing materials. A comprehensive curriculum aligned with the Western Cape Education Department forms a part of this.
