Thanks to a collaboration formed by real-life guardian angels, 464 children can now walk into their classrooms with dignity, confidence, and the tools they need to succeed.
South Africa (04 February 2026) – While the Back-to-School frenzy may have settled, the sobering reality is that thousands of school children didn’t start the first day of Term 1 with all the required supplies and stationery ticked off their list.
Thankfully, for a few hundred of these learners, real-life guardian angels stepped in to ensure they had support in getting school-ready.
Through a powerful collaboration between international partner churches, Living Hope, the 67 Kids to School initiative (supported by South African College High School learners), and local businesses, 464 children facing desperate circumstances have recently been fully equipped for the year.
Across the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Free State, these learners received brand-new uniforms, backpacks, and essential stationery.
The impact goes beyond physical items. Picture a child who previously had only torn school shoes or just one decent shirt, or one who carried the silent embarrassment of not having new pens and exercise books while classmates proudly displayed theirs on the first day of school. This initiative was designed with these very youngsters in mind and has ensured that children can walk into school and classrooms with dignity, confidence, and the tools they need to succeed in this school year.
One principal from a beneficiary school shared his appreciation for the support:
“Thank you so much. Giving a school uniform means that a child can come to school, but it also gives confidence and pride that helps with learning. It means more than can be imagined.”
By removing the heavy burden of “not having enough,” 464 children are now free to focus on what truly matters: their education.
With backpacks full and spirits high, they are no longer sidelined by a lack of resources. Whether they are tackling daily classroom tasks, completing critical assessments, or sitting for tests, they now stand on equal footing with their peers.
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