About Us
“Education is Freedom” – Paulo Freire
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Our Story
This is initiative was birthed during the heart of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Millions of people lost their jobs and households were under severe strain. Poorer communities like Eldorado Park where unemployment is already at record levels were badly impacted by the pandemic.
Reagan Mitchell, the founder, was inspired to make a difference in the community he grew up in. A group of like-minded individuals also from Eldorado Park joined forces with him to fund the launch of the fund that year. These individuals experienced first-hand the benefits of education and community support. Together we can give hope to our children, inspire confidence and connect them to life-changing opportunities.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to improve the lives of previously disadvantaged children through education support in the form of bursaries and providing access to opportunities for entrepreneurship, sports, and employment.
Our Journey
YEAR 1
We provide support with fees, uniform and stationery.
YEAR 2
In addition to basic support, take learners on an annual leadership camp.
YEAR 3
Introduce a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fair. (STEM Fair)
YEAR 4
Introduce learners to potential universities, employers, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Add a second leadership camp.
YEAR 5
Introduce personalized virtual/in-person mentoring and coaching for the final year to keep learners focused.
Our Traction
The Afri-CAN EduFund is a registered NPC (2020/96568/08) and PBO 930074976. We issue Section 18A donation certificates for all donations made to the fund.
The Afri-CAN EduFund is a registered NPC (2020/96568/08) and PBO 930074976. We issue Section 18A donation certificates for all donations made to the fund. For the 2021 academic year we supported 10 Eldorado Park grade 8 students with school uniform, stationery, a solarpanel school bag as well as school fees. For the 2022 academic year we are supporting 11 grade 9 students with school uniform, stationery and school fees and non-financial support, which includes engaging every third week for group activities with our learners to facilitate skills development in areas like leadership, academics, technology, sports and much more.
Our Traction
The Afri-CAN EduFund is a registered NPC (2020/96568/08) and PBO 930074976. We issue Section 18A donation certificates for all donations made to the fund.
The Afri-CAN EduFund is a registered NPC (2020/96568/08) and PBO 930074976. We issue Section 18A donation certificates for all donations made to the fund. For the 2021 academic year we supported 10 Eldorado Park grade 8 students with school uniform, stationery, a solarpanel school bag as well as school fees. For the 2022 academic year we are supporting 11 grade 9 students with school uniform, stationery and school fees and non-financial support, which includes engaging every third week for group activities with our learners to facilitate skills development in areas like leadership, academics, technology, sports and much more.