Preschool Project

Solving the problems of poverty and unemployment does not begin with adults. It begins with success at school, and success at school begins at preschool level. Many children in poor communities are not prepared adequately for school due to insufficient educational opportunities at home and in their preschool. With limited access to story books, puzzles, educational games and toys, the child's educational development is stunted and their academic potential limited.

Identifying preschools in need.

There is a shortage of decent preschools in South Africa's poorest areas, and many preschools are woefully ill-equipped for the task of preparing children for school.

The Wild Wings Educational Trust operates from George in the Southern Cape, and there are several struggling preschools in our immediate community needing assistance. The first phase of this project is to visit these preschools and establish where the need is greatest, and deciding which preschool to partner with initially. This process is currently underway.

Supplying basic needs.

Through donations of books, toys and educational resources, the Trust and the tourists who choose to get involved in this project hope to improve the quality of the chosen preschool, inspire and encourage the teachers, and expand the learning opportunities for the children in this preschool.

This investment is one that has long term rewards. Beyond the heartwarming smiles and excitement of the children, and the gratitude of the teachers, the long term benefits are often not seen by those who donate some of their time, money or resources to this preschool project. These benefits often manifest years later, in the lives of the children who attended the preschool, as they achieve greater success in their later school career. By providing books and improving the learning opportunities at their preschool, we set them up for success in "big school", which we hope will lead to them completing their education, finding employment and escaping the poverty of their childhood.

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Getting involved

There are two main ways in which you can get involved in our projects.

The first is to contribute financially. This is currently our most immediate need, as we seek to grow the capital reserves for our endowment fund, while already spending money on launching new projects to benefit children from impoverished communities in the Garden Route region. Keep in mind that we have almost no overhead costs, so 99% of all donations goes directly toward our projects. (You can read more about this on the About Us page).

We welcome all contributions, and even a small once off donation of $20 or $50 will have a lasting benefit as it contributes toward our endowment fund. But why not consider making an affordable monthly contribution, for a period of one year? At the end of the year, we will ask whether you would like to renew your monthly contribution for another year. Another option for clients of Wild Wings Safaris who are making a trip to South Africa, is to donate a percentage of your trip costs to the Wild Wings Educational Trust. Our suggestion is that you donate 2.5% of your trip costs to the Trust, which Wild Wings Safaris will match by also donating 2.5%, which means a total contribution of 5% of your trip costs will directly benefit impoverished children and their communities through the activities of the Trust.

For our bank details and how you can make a donation, please click on the Donations tab at the top of this page.

The second way in which you can get involved is practically, by volunteering your time or donating educational toys, books and other resources. If you are planning on making a trip to South Africa and will be visiting the Garden Route, and wish to be involved on a practical level, please speak to your tour consultant at Wild Wings Safaris. If you wish to send us books or other resources, you can find our postal address under the Contact Us tab at the top of this page.

Identifying preschools in need.

Supplying basic needs.

​Getting involved

Getting involved