Why do children need pullovers in Africa? Because they live in a part of South Africa which gets so cold in winter that two years ago the school had to close. Since then the CUF have provided heaters, but of course children still have to walk to and from school in the cold. So the Knit and Stitch group came to the rescue, and produced 59 jumpers and 67 baby hats which Clare hands over on their behalf to Keith and Rini's Children of the Universe Foundation (CUF).
The CUF provide about 70% of the running costs of the school, because the Government support for state pre-primary schools (up to the age of six) is very basic.
The CUF provide about 70% of the running costs of the school, because the Government support for state pre-primary schools (up to the age of six) is very basic.
Umnqophiso Pre-Primary admits 150 children per year once they reach the age of five, enabling them to receive an invaluable year of preparatory education before entering their state primary school. Each child pays £100 for the year, but as there are some who cannot afford even this much, there is opportunity for individuals to be sponsored. Children from a school in Rini's Dutch parish raised 650 euros last year for classroom equipment. What a great job CUF are doing, supplementing State provision to enable some of the poorest children in South Africa to have a chance of a reasonable education. Ramona and Barbara, Julia and Jo, Clare, Adele, Frances, Kate and Joan of the Knit and Stitch group are justly proud of their contribution.
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