Children’s burden alleviated
Learning has become a little easier following a donation of DeskBags to pupils at Nomthandazo Children's Care Centre, in Putfontein.
A total 67 DeskBags were recently donated to the pupils as part of DeskBags‘ larger commitment to help ease the educational struggles of South African children who do not have desks in schools.
DeskBags are school bags that provide a portable desk solution for learners to use at school and at home.
The front flap of the bag is reinforced with durable ABS plastic that, when folded open, allows instant desk support.
These bags come with a reflective binding that allows children to be easily spotted when walking in the rain or dark.
DeskBags co-founder, Shannon Roscher, said it is disheartening to see that some of the country’s future leaders have no choice but to crouch on their hands and knees to use the floor as writing surface for an entire school day.
“This is not only extremely uncomfortable, but it also hinders their ability to learn, which leads to bad handwriting, poor eyesight, unconventional posture as well as chronic back and neck ache,” she added.
“It is for this very reason that the DeskBags were created; with the aim of easing the educational burden felt by so many learners.
“We understand that the need for desks is too great for us to tackle this problem by ourselves.
“It is only through the generous support of corporate companies that DeskBags can be delivered to poverty-stricken areas free of charge, to help make a difference to the lives of needy learners.”
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