completed projects

Sturgeon County in Canada donated suitcases of clothing, shoes, and school supplies. These were brought over to South Africa by one of the staff members and was greatly appreciated by the local community of Lepelsfontein.

Thanks to a few special donations, Rural Reach was able to give all the new grade one students school shoes for their first year of “big” school. All the kids were really excited as you can see by the photo of Jacqueline above.

The girls of Lepelsfontein Primary School had previously been playing netball with no netball poles. Donors allowed our organisation to make and install two new netball poles at the primary school which makes a HUGE difference as the girls practice and play every day.

Revaldo’s mom approached us saying that her son was no longer going to high school because they could not afford the necessary school supplies, accommodation and school fees. Rural Reach was able to donate all the stationery he needed and covered his remaining accommodation and school fees so that he could continue his education.

Rural Reach handed out first aid kits to farmworkers and community members. Many rural communities are so far removed from medical facilities, even a small first aid kit can make a difference.

Rural Reach raised funds to purchase a refrigerator for Lepelsfontein Primary School. Previously the school chef had to take the food to her home to freeze, but now the school can store food long term (which is important when you live 80km from the store!).

After having received ablution facilities 3 years ago, Lepelsfontein Primary School could never use the facilities since the plumbing was never connected. Rural Reach raised the funds for and installed the required plumbing in order for the school to having working ablution facilities.
