8 Miles for Singakwenza Campaign

Two years ago I embarked on a challenge to swim the mammoth swim form Robben Island to Bloudberg. 

Little did I know that once that open water swimming bug bites, it bites hard. 

After completing the Robben Island swim in December I felt  that this joy of swimming could lead to something bigger and more rewarding not just for myself but others as well. 

This year I will be swimming 8 miles ( roughy 12.6km) in the ocean on the 17th June 2024 to raise funds for the most amazing  grass root level organization…….Singakwenza 

Singakwenza is a non profit organization that trains PRACTITIONERS, PARENTS, and CAREGIVERS at a grassroots level to provide FUN, EDUCATIONAL activities that enable young children to develop, through play, the foundational skills for LEARNING, SUPPORTED by RESOURCES MADE SOLELY FROM RECYCLING.

Research around the world has shown that the best way to break the poverty cycle is through education, but unfortunately our South African education system is in a crisis. More than half the children who start Grade 1 drop out of school before Matric, and a quarter of those who stay are unable to pass Matric. The “real” Matric pass rate for 2019 is estimated at 39% (News24, 8 Jan 2020).

Almost 80% of the foundation upon which all further learning is built is developed in the first four years of life. As seen in the graph, some of the sensitive periods for brain development which are critical to educational success, peak in the pre-school years, including number, language and emotional control. 

Stimulation during these years determines potential for holistic development, and if these sensitive periods are not maximised, it makes it much more difficult to learn these same skills at a later stage. Most of this potential is built while a child is playing and exploring. 

Young children need many different opportunities to create the neural pathways and connections required for further learning

Singakwenza bridge this gap and helps young children thrive in the early years. All from toys and actives made from  items found around the home. 

Be apart of the solution and change the course of a child’s life 

One donation of R200 can educate a child for a full month. 

Please donate to the amazing cause