Imagine never having held a book – especially one written just for you. Imagine never hearing a story read aloud, or turning the page to discover what happens next. That’s the reality for many children in Ngqushwa, where books are scarce – and books designed for them are even rarer.
The Book Project Gets It Right
This project provides book and toy packs for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. These packs are for children under 5 – filled with books they can take home, share with their families, and swap with their friends.
Each kit contains:
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Age-appropriate books in isiXhosa and English
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Interactive learning toys
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A reusable system to share and rotate stories
Cost per Pack:
R3,000
(US$167 / £128)
Choose Your Impact
R500
(US$28 / £21)
Buy a set of books and toys for a child to take home
R1,000
(US$56 / £43)
Deliver a shared bundle to a group of children at one ECD centre
R3,000
(US$167 / £128)
Provide a full Book & Toy Package to an ECD centre - dozens of children benefit
R15,000
(US$167 / £128)
Fund 5 full Book & Toy Packages - transforming access to books across the region
Help Us Fill the Book!
Benjamin (1 child & bundle)
Desmond Leech Bequest (3 centres)
GETTING STARTED
FULLY BOOKED!
HALFWAY THROUGH
ALMOST THERE
As support comes in, the book fills up with colour – and every major donor is recognised here with heartfelt thanks.
Want to see your name in the book?
Every donation fills a page – and helps us turn
a child’s first story into a lifelong love of learning.
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We’re working to deliver Book & Toy Packages to 57 Early Childhood Centres – and each donation fills the pages of this book.
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Goal: 57 ECD Centres Funded
Raised So Far: 11 Centres ​
RB Hagart Trust (7 centres)
PICKING UP THE PACE
Want to Donate Books Instead?
We also accept new or gently used books.
Each book will carry a sticker with your name, and we’ll send you a photo of the children enjoying it!
