If you could change the lives of hundreds of children in just seven days, would you?
Asa is one of the children whose lives can be changed through a much more valuable gift- Education. Together with the other children of impoverished South African communities, she won’t be getting Christmas presents this year. In fact, some won’t even have a bed to sleep on.
Mellon Educate, a housing charity, is aiming to make a difference in just seven days, the time it takes to build an entire school in South Africa. The charity has built and refurbished 8 schools and almost 10,000 children are now within the Mellon Educate Results Programme.
Asa's daily routine is such a contrast to how children from other parts of the world prepare for their school-day.
See the images below.
More info: melloneducate.com
Asa starts her day by cleaning her face
Tying her worn out shoes
Making sure her uniform is buttoned properly
Not forgetting her pink backpack
She heads outside to start her journey
and walks all by herself to her school
