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2017 Impumelelo Social Innovations Platinum Award

Bright Kid Foundation is honoured to be the recipient of this prestigious award. It is a testament to the Bright Kid Foundation ECDC program delivering high quality certified ECD infrastructure - a significant, sustainable investment in South Africa’s children.

Department of Social Development Endorsement

The Department of Social Development has endorsed the Bright Kid Foundation:

"Bright Kid Foundation is able to deliver complete Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDCs) to remote rural areas and informal settlements... We encourage investment in ECDCs, as the DSD has prioritized Early Childhood Development as vitally important for the future of South Africa's children."

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There is a dire need for well stocked libraries run by trained librarians in deserving primary schools. More than 16 000 public schools in South Africa do not have libraries...

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I am very happy with the Edutainer® as it provides me with a professional classroom to teach from and earn a salary for myself and my teachers from the school fees."
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500th Edutainer® Delivered!

Tuesday, 18 December 2018 06:33

On 12 November 2018 the 500th Bright Kid Foundation Edutainer® was delivered to Jabulani Day Care Centre in Nxamalala, KwaZulu-Natal, the 71st Edutainer® donated by the Zoë Carss Education Trust. Here are some photos from this historic event:

Sustainability in Sobambisana

Wednesday, 05 September 2018 15:17

A Case Study in perseverance - “It takes a village to raise a child”

This case study illustrates not only the sustainability of a community initiated and supported ECD Centre, but also the grit and determination they displayed in trying to do the best for their children and so give them a head start to formal education that all parents aspire to - whoever they are and wherever they find themselves – no matter how long it takes...

Mitford Edutainer Report

Monday, 16 May 2016 15:13

Exactly 20 years ago, in 1996, concern was expressed in Mitford village, Nthabethemba district, about the number of young children who were growing up without access to preschool education in a safe and secure learning environment...

Tyhilulwazi Preschool Edutainer® opens

Monday, 07 November 2016 13:28

"Lord Williams on Wednesday opened the ... perfect Tyhilulwazi Preschool in Extension 7 in Grahamstown," reports Dispatch LIVE.

Opening Ceremonies in the Eastern Cape

Tuesday, 09 June 2015 19:30

Three new early Childhood Development Centres funded by the OMT were recently opened in the Eastern Cape with great celebrations and joy. One of the new Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDCs) is already registered and receiving a subsidy, and we expect the others to follow shortly.

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