Uniform Project Update: May 2012

The Uniform Project is one of several projects operated under the auspices of Teachers Across Borders South Africa (TABSA). This project provides school uniforms for deserving learners in several rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal Province who cannot afford them. Uniforms consist of slacks or skirt, shirt or blouse, tie, socks, shoes, and jersey.

The Uniform Project works with the administration of Mdlangaswa High School (Kwamadlala Location, Port Shepstone). The principal, Mr. Ray Cele, and his staff select the deserving learners. TABSA also works with Ziphakamise, a self-help organization based in Port Shepstone. Impoverished and deserving elementary school learners are selected by the organization’s social worker.

In April, 2012, 25 learners from Mdlangaswa High School received uniforms. Ziphakamise has begun providing uniforms to 20 learners in the areas in which it serves. TABSA collaborates with Rotary International 9720 Port Shepstone in the administration of this project. Rotary International holds funds from TABSA that will provide for another 25 sets of uniforms for Mdlangaswa HS and 20 pairs of shoes for Ziphakamise in 2013.

The Uniform Project is fortunate to receive additional support. We wish to thank First Car Rental for the donation of a rental vehicle during the course and scope of our work from March 14 through April 15, 2012.

TABSA hopes to expand this project to benefit more learners in more rural schools in 2012-2013. Please consider supporting this project. We have a solid infrastructure, accountability, critical need in rural areas, and much gratitude for your generosity.

Sincerely,
Jay Seidenstein
Director, Uniform Project, TABSA