Writing in the Sand
Imagine being a teacher with not enough books, paper, desks, regular salary – nothing to spare. As a former Kindergarten teacher in the US I think, “Could I still teach if I just had a room – could I teach without the stuff?”
These students are practicing their work in the sand before their teacher approves it and sends them inside the classroom to transfer it onto the precious paper they have.
Because of this photo, one former teacher from the US has involved her family and colleagues to donate 144 portable chalkboards, chalk and sock erasers so that students can stay in their desks and practice. (She is coming to distribute them herself – so keep watching.)
How can you help?
• Contribute to our Books For Africa shipments of books and school supplies – with monetary funds or in kind donations.
• Sponsor a teacher for further training
• Help finish a classroom – painting, ceiling board, cement floors, desks…
• Sponsor a student for a full scholarship