We are partnering with Impact Africa again to convert a shipping container into an additional mobile and fully functional classroom within their school located at the Kya Sands squatters settlement in Johannesburg. An extra 50 preschoolers will be able to get a quality Christian education.

Impact Africa has an ingenious way of transforming old shipping containers into purpose-built classrooms that are fully portable and sustainable. By converting a shipping container into a classroom, we can provide a learning environment conducive to educating children and breaking the cycle of poverty in a country where it is estimated that 4.7 million people are illiterate. Impact Africa aims to set up these mobile schools across informal settlements throughout Southern Africa.

We target preschool and kindergarten aged children because research has found that an individual’s capacity to learn has already been established by the age of 4 years, and thus if children can access learning opportunities by this age, they have 60% more of a chance that they will not drop out of school later in life. We want these children to be inspired to beat the odds, get a quality Christian education in a stable and safe environment, and break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy.

For just $18,000, we can build a fully functional, sustainable, and safe classroom that will continue to educate South Africa’s future generations. We are reaching out to our giving community to support this project generously and provide refuge and hope to these children of changing their life trajectory with quality education. Help us reach our goal today!

We are partnering with Impact Africa again to convert a shipping container into an additional mobile and fully functional classroom within their school located at the Kya Sands squatters settlement in Johannesburg. An extra 50 preschoolers will be able to get a quality Christian education. 

Kya Sands, South Africa

Impact Africa 

Cargo to Curriculum - Kya Sands, South Africa

We are so excited to start 2022 with new classrooms, new teachers, a new playground, and so much more for these students. It’s heartwarming to see these kids anticipating the new school year with their new facilities, and we know they’ll learn and accomplish so much through their education. Thank you for helping build and out-fit new classrooms for these bright minds.

February Update

Our fantastic partner Impact Africa turned 18 on March 3rd! Throughout the last 18 years, Impact Africa has impacted 150,000 people, rescued 120 babies, and educated 3,867. In addition, Kya Sands Schools now offers classes from preschool through to the 3rd grade. We are so proud to partner with Impact Africa and are excited to see more lives being changed. Thank you to our giving community for supporting all of this amazing work.

Partner Insight: Impact Africa

Growth is an absolute understatement when it comes to Impact Kids! Over the course of a year, we have added 8 classrooms, increasing our capacity for students. Throughout the five schools, we have 500+ students, who are all eager to learn. Their parents are happily sending them to our schools, knowing each student will be provided with a safe and loving learning environment.

Not only is Impact Kids a preschool, but we officially launched the Foundations Phase of our school, meaning we are offering Grade 1, 2 and 3. It’s a privilege journeying with the students and families - from the time they are 2-year-olds to their foundational years in Primary School.

On another awesome note, the teachers at Impact Kids have received reports that the students who graduate from our preschools are going on to perform exceedingly well in their future schools! What a testament to the great and powerful education our students are receiving from our incredible teachers!

We are hopeful and expectant for how God will continue to expand the reach of Impact Kids within Johannesburg and the communities we serve in!

April Update

According to a UNICEF report, the number of children out of school tripled in 2021 in South Africa. "This rising inequality in access to learning means that education risks becoming the greatest divider, not the greatest equaliser. When the world fails to educate its children, we all suffer," said Catherine Russell, Unicef's executive director.

The report also noted younger pupils in grades 1 to 3 were the most affected. That's why for Project 39, we focus on building classrooms for pre-schoolers and for the first few primary grades because research shows that if children in this age group can access education, they are more likely to go on and complete their whole education rather than drop out. It's essential to plant the seeds of learning early and nurture them so they may flourish. With the classroom about to be used, we are so excited to see all of the lives that will be changed. 

June Insight

A shipping container no more. The classroom is complete, and eager-to-learn children are already filling the space! Our Mite representative and videographer are excitedly awaiting the in-field trip to meet all these kiddos and film a fantastic Celebration Video. 

July Update

Our team was able to go into infield! We had such a great time at Impact Kya Sands school. As we walked into the container classroom, we were amazed by the transformation. The space was bright, colorful, and inviting, providing a safe and comfortable environment for the children to learn. We had the opportunity to sit in on a few classes and see the students in action. It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm & determination to learn, despite the challenges they face.

We had the honor of meeting Philippa, a Grade 3 teacher. She gave us a clear idea of the challenges her students face on a daily basis. 

The school is located in Kya Sands, Johannesburg. Every year more and more people travel to South Africa’s economic center to find work. Not all of them can afford housing, and many end up in informal settlements, kind of shanty towns. People live in poor conditions, which has a direct impact on the kids that attend the surrounding schools. This is why our partners Impact school located directly in Kya Sands is a safety net for kids — almost like a refuge.

Providing children with access to education is a crucial step in breaking the cycle of poverty & improving the overall quality of life in their community. Thank you for your support and for helping to make a difference in the lives of these children.

Enthusiasm & determination to learn at Impact Kya Sands School

Impact Africa has ingeniously transformed old shipping containers into purpose-built, fully portable and sustainable classrooms. 

We saw the incredible impact these classrooms provide so we teamed up with Impact Africa for the third time to sponsor a container conversion. The kids of the Kya Sands settlement in Johannesburg now have a fantastic insulated classroom that stays warm in winter and cool in summer, making it cost-efficient and comfortable all year round so they have the optimal learning environment for their education. These classrooms ultimately provide underprivileged children with the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty in a country where it is estimated that 4.7 million people are illiterate. 