OLPC Namakgale

Experience The Tsepang Group has been involved in several education-based community service projects in Swaziland. For example, Tsiu Moorosi was a tutor for Sacro-Children at Risk, a program that offered basic English education to orphans and vulnerable children who had missed out on kindergarten school. Several of the children left the program ready to go into grade school. However, because of their backgrounds, these children were still at a disadvantage when going against other children. They could not afford stationery, fees and school uniform. We have since taken a keen interest in seeking different solutions to problems faced by vulnerable groups in what is already a poor region.

Ya Rena Mag Ya Rena which is Sepedi for Ours is a title we feel embodies both the OLPC principle of ownership and our commitment to reinvigorating interest in creativity and artistic in education. While we would have loved to have the kids come up with the name themselves, the age group we are looking to work with is very young and will require lots of guidance. This is also why we are going to implement a mentor-mentee program where we will have secondary students assisting the kids with their work. This will add to the sustainability of the program since the two groups will continue to work together beyond the launch.

Conclusion

We are confident that given the chance, we will use our knowledge, skills and ability to work with people to ensure that OLPC is successfully deployed in Namakgale and receives good exposure. Like many others, we share in the vision that education is the long-term strategies that will able Africa and other developing countries to find solutions to their unique socio-economic challenges. We look forward to your positive response. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either Tsiu Moorosi or Thato Makgolane by phone or email.