Since...forever...the price of school gets a little more expensive every year a child continues their education. However this year, the price has jumped considerably for grades 3 and above. My theory on the situation is that because the government is losing money on Grade 1 and 2, they need to make up for that lost income and so, they've increased the prices of all the other grades. Unfortunately, this is not only frustrated but also so unfortunate!
Myself along with my friends and family sponsor about 7 kids. Gogo mailed us their school fees about 6 weeks ago and by no surprise, they still haven't showed up in my mail box. I talked to Gogo earlier in the week and learned the children we sponsor were getting chased from school because we had yet to pay their fees due to basically, a lack of communication. (Yes I said chased! Can you imagine?) Let me reassure you, it became our highest priority to get school fees in.
What I wanted to share with you through this story is the need for school sponsorship is greater than ever this year. Just to give you an idea on the money we're talking about: Grade 3 costs about 600E = about $80 USD + 350E for uniform = about $130 USD. The cost of high school jumps to around $350 USD. The average Swazi lives off of less than a $1 a day. Imagine a Swazi mom trying to put her 4 children through school, yet alone 1. It's nearly impossible!
If you are interested in sponsoring a child, it's not too late. Please contact me at rhm.swazi@hotmail.com. As cliche as it sounds, by sponsoring a child you're giving them a chance at a future. Meet Mndeni and Schlanganiso, the two boys I sponsor. It's a great feeling to know the difference I am able to make by setting aside a portion of my income every month for these boys. They are able to become eduated young men. They have been given a chance to succeed.
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