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We hebben vrienden, kennissen en familie in Nederland benaderd en ons plan uitgelegd. Knowledge is power, and therefore education is the first step in breaking the vicious circle of poverty, hunger and disease. We came to South Africa and made this beautiful country our home. We came to realise that things we take for granted in The Netherlands, such as daily meals, medicine, a home and a job, do not come as naturally here in South Africa. During the past few years we have supported many charity organisations but it was not always clear to us if our donations were spent as intended. We approached our friends, acquaintances and family in The Netherlands and carefully laid out our plans. All projects are planned and overseen from our home and therefore saves on overhead costs, such as renting office space. It is a project that we've just started, but we are very proud of it. CONCLUSION. Nobody can change the world, but together we can make the lives of children in South Africa more pleasant and happier and give them a chance for a better future. Kinderen krijgen sport tijdens de schooluren en na school wordt er rugby, cricket, volleybal en korfbal gespeeld. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK activities. Two additional teachers have already been appointed at a school in Botriver where most of the children come from the townships in the area. Before the teachers were appointed, the class consisted of 72 students, but has since been split in two. Thus: two jobs created and at the same time the quality of tuition improved. In the meantime a big golf day has been organised to raise funds for a hostel where 26 alcohol dependent children live. This dependency developed in the brains of the children because of alcohol abuse by the mother during pregnancy. As a result, the children have problems concentrating in class, a low IQ, a tendency to be hyperactive and aggressive, etc. And, because there aren't sufficient facilities available in South Africa, many children slip through the cracks and get no tuition at all. With this money a teacher can be employed to give the special education needed to teach these boys. The full amount is not paid all at once to an institution; KIND pays the teacher in person. The sleeping quarters of the children also need to be improved. The children are currently sleeping in sea containers that are placed next to buildings. Large holes have been hacked into the walls into which the containers were installed. This is not ideal accommodation as the summers are extremely warm with cold winters where the temperature can be as low as 5 degrees at night. Because we are reminded daily of the harsh facts, we know exactly where aid is necessary and personally oversee and monitor current projects. We ( CHILD ) do NOT believe in just giving MONEY, but rather in the creation of facilities, opportunities and employment. No single person can change the whole world, but together we can make the lives of many children in South Africa happier, and give them a chance for a better future.