Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School
Emergency Appeal: Secure Our Primary School

Summary

Recently, an intruder scaled our school fence and attacked a teacher in front of terrified children. The incident left staff shaken and children traumatized, showing how vulnerable our school is. With 140 young lives and staff depending on us every day, safety can no longer wait. We urgently need to build a secure perimeter wall. Without it, we cannot guarantee the protection of our school community. South Africa is dangerous, but this township desperately needs us and we're here to stay!

$28,000
total goal
$27,168
remaining
8
donors
0
monthly donors
7
months

Challenge

Our school serves 140 children in a township, where crime is a daily reality. Recently, an intruder jumped our fence and attacked a teacher and we're terrified. One security guard is not enough to protect our large campus, and as a small nonprofit, we struggle to cover basic expenses like food and electricity. Without a strong perimeter wall, the school remains dangerously exposed, putting children, teachers at risk and therefore we urgently need this project to help keep everyone safe

Solution

Launching this emergency project to build a strong, secure perimeter wall around our school. This wall will provide a permanent barrier against intruders, ensuring children and staff can learn and teach without fear. It's a huge expense we know we simply will never be able to afford as the cheapest quote is $28,000. Something we know we can't afford ourselves and therefore we launch this project to help our urgent need maybe become a possibility soon. Every gift to this project helps us all safe

Long-Term Impact

Your support will directly protect 140 children and 12 staff members every day, creating a safe environment where learning can thrive. With a secure perimeter, children will be able to play, study, and grow without fear, and teachers can focus fully on education rather than security concerns. Beyond immediate safety, the wall will restore confidence in our community, encouraging families to continue sending their children to school.

Organization Information

Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Location: London - United Kingdom
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Project Leader:
first2402113 last2402113
United States
$832 raised of $28,000 goal
 
8 donations
$27,168 to go
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