Sponsor A Child
The Sponsor A Child project provides Student Supplementary Funding that assists school-going Children in South Africa who come from Low/ No Income homes. The project supports financially challenged students to secure their basic Scholastic essentials in effort to keep them in school and mitigate the risk of learners dropping out.
Research reveals that in 2010, 1.1 million pupils in South Africa enrolled for grade 1. Of these 1.1 million first school entries, only 755 981 enrolled for their National Senior Certificate in 2022. Education has issues such as infrastructure, access, continuity, learning gaps, Lack of schools/teachers and so on. School Dropouts are a result of these issues.
The Sponsor A Child project is meant for school students from Grade 1 to Grade 12 who are unable to bear the cost of education due to personal/family crisis or any other financial problems and are at a risk of dropping out of school. Sponsor a Child provides financial assistance to the underprivileged students to complete their school education. Students can register and apply for financial assistance. Philanthropists, donors and the dedicated Sewa International SA Team select the children to be supported.
School Kit Distribution 2025:
This year for our item distribution drive under SAC, we distributed 80+ School kits consisting of bags, cereal packs, shoes, blankets and stationary items. We also could help 750+ students through the EmpowerSoles initiative under SAC where we provide school shoes to those who are in need.
Through this initiative, we aimed to:
This drive helped them return to their routine as schools reopened.
The SAC Program focuses on the following key areas:
Nutrition
Providing food hampers to improve attendance and focus during class.
Uniforms & Stationery
Ensuring students have proper school attire and supplies.
Attendance & Behaviour
Tracking students’ attendance and any noticeable behavioural changes.
Academic Performance
Monitoring student progress before and after receiving aid.
Transforming Lives Through SAC:
Key Achievements of SAC 2025
Sewa International SA’s initiatives continue to create a lasting impact on young learners:
Academic Progress
Improved performance, with students gaining focus and motivation through nutritional and educational support.
Better Attendance
Addressing food insecurity and uniform challenges has led to more consistent school attendance.
Emotional Well-being
Support beyond academics fosters resilience, with students showing renewed enthusiasm for learning.
Holistic Development
Encouraging service-minded values, inspiring students to give back to their communities.
Positive Educator Feedback
Teachers report increased engagement, punctuality, and enthusiasm among beneficiaries.