About us

Founded in 2009, School Aid South Africa supports the advancement of education in South Africa by providing sustainable and welcoming school libraries, well-stocked with quality books to meet the literacy needs of children and young people in disadvantaged communities. We also seek to bridge the learning gap through activities that promote literacy and encourage reading.

Through our partnerships, we have been able to supply thousands of books annually to schools across Gauteng and Eastern & Western Cape, enhancing the educational opportunities of over 25,000 South African learners.

We believe literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning as well as a doorway to a life full of possibilities. When we help someone to acquire literacy skills, we are empowering them to access better opportunities in life to break the poverty cycle.

Goals & Key Objectives

To provide fully functional libraries stocked with an array of books and IT facilities to cater to learners
To provide a conducive learning environment for learners
To recruit and provide training for library assistants to ensure the effective running of the library and appropriate support for learners
To provide support to the schools and assistants to ensure longevity and sustainability of the libraries
To maintain a constant supply of relevant books and learning material
To support the implementation of literacy programs
To foster strong strategic relationships with both local and international partners
To increase our footprint and reach within South Africa