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There are 5 million South African children between 0 – 4 years. 4.5 million have no access to early childhood care fac

There are 5 million South African children between 0 – 4 years. 4.5 million have no access to early childhood care facilities. The majority live in dysfunctional communities. Poor nutrition and neglect are rife. Unless children between 0 – 5 years. receive adequate nutrition.

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There are 5 million South African children between 0 – 4 years. 4.5 million have no access to early childhood care fac

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  1. There are 5 million South African children between 0 – 4 years. 4.5 million have no access to early childhood care facilities

  2. The majority live in dysfunctional communities Poor nutrition and neglect are rife

  3. Unless children between 0 – 5 years • receive • adequate nutrition • intellectual stimulation they suffer permanent physical and intellectual impairment

  4. The result South African children start school handicapped by learning delays These compound as they move through the system

  5. Research has shown that children who take part in pre-school programmes are more likely to succeed academically complete high school and attend college/university

  6. ASHA TRUST MISSION

  7. Our Work

  8. Support the Board of ASHA PRE-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION which runs 40 formal pre-schools for up to 5 000 children

  9. We have worked with over 200 women to upgrade their facilities. Once they meet minimum standards they can receive financial support from the government

  10. Our Impact

  11. “Early learning programmes make good economic sense.”

  12. This is an economic issue as much as it is an education issue Business needs to be able to tap into a highly skilled workforce School readiness avoids failure in higher grades – savings to the fiscus Fewer drop outs – less crime

  13. Current projects Our model preschool and training centre in Bram Fischerville

  14. Current projects ASHA materials development programme

  15. Current projects Skills training of informal creche owners and their staff.

  16. Current projects Enterprise development programmes with owners of home based centres

  17. Induscor Dynamics Safika Cement Holdings Investec Schwarz Fund Jet Demolition Webber Wentzel Jim Joel Fund William Tell John Crane Joint Aid Management Masscash (Cellshack ) National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund Outlook Soft Park Homes R G Hagart Trust Rand Leases RBA Holdings Ltd Tshikululu Social Investments Apex-hi Fund ASHA Pre-school Association Bartsch Architects Biztech cc Blaise Jones & Associates Business Systems Group (Africa) CEB Maintenance Cjp Digipos Conti Print cc Good News South Africa HCI Foundation Hollard Foundation Hudaco

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