Ethos focuses on Africa and we would like to make a positive contribution to the continent.
The gap between wealthy and poor citizens in South Africa is said to be the biggest in the world. Not only is there a disparity in wealth, but also in the quality of education which citizens receive. Despite 30 years of democratic rule, as well as a generous education budget, the government has not been able to level the playing field. Schools are not segregated, but traditional "white schools" are now fee paying schools so that they are able to engage extra teachers and offer better facilities. Most of these so called Model C schools are well integrated, with most of the black children busing in from the townships.
By assisting a disadvantaged child to receive an excellent education we believe we can make a positive impact on both his family, his community and in turn his country.
In 2018 we chose to sponsor Kgotso who was at Greenwood School in Port Elizabeth. In order to be prepared for school, Kgotso attended play groups and preschool in the city, for three years. For the first few years at Greenwood, his fees were paid in full by his parents who both have low earning jobs. The first five years, their contribution to his education equated to more than 10% of their gross income. When his family welcomed a baby brother, there was a strong possibility that they would have to send Kgotso to a non paying township school. As his parents have shown such a huge commitment, we were approached to assist.
We have undertaken to pay his annual school fees. His parents are responsible for transport and sundry expenses.
Kgotso is now at senior school in Port Elizabeth and we continue to support him.
