South Africa

Lodging

ZuluWaters Game Reserve

Project #1

The Dalton Education Trust was founded by ZuluWaters Game Reserve and registered as an NPO in 2008 as a way to give back to the surrounding communities of Dalton Bridge, Ezindikini and Mhubheni. It has a specific focus on Early Childhood Development, and aims to provide an intervention that addresses the current needs of the community, while also investing in the future of the area's children. A network of Early Childhood Educators have been trained by LETCEE in pre-school education and PEISA in psychomotor education and aims to provide the children in the program with the skills necessary for later life, particularly focusing on non-violent communication.Two centres for Early Education have been established - the Sakhithemba Resource Centre in Dalton Bridge and the Siyazama Centre for Early Education in Ezindikini which was completed in November 2012.

Needs

School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored construction paper, Colored pencils, Craft scissors, Crayons, Glue sticks, Watercolor paints, Watercolor paint brushes

Flash Cards:
Alphabet flash cards, Math flash cards, Word flash cards, in English and Zulu

Wall Charts:
Human body educational wall charts, World maps

Text/Reading Books:
Age Appropriate Story Books

Games/Toys:
Bananagrams, Connect Four, Stuffed animals/soft toys, Puzzles

Music Instruments:
Cymbals, Recorders, Tambourines, Triangles, drums

Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation pumps, Jump ropes, Soccer balls, Tennis balls

Clothing/Shoes:
New or gently used children's clothing, New or gently used children's shoes