Bantwana Initiative supports schools in Swaziland

World Education's Bantwana Initiative generated significant press in Swaziland when it gave out funds to schools in the Lubombo region. Bantwana staff presented 10 school directors with E20 000 each (about US $2,000) at a ceremony held on January 30, 2009.

The funds were given as part of the Bantwana Integrated School Program which is working with school committees and schools to provide a range of comprehensive services for vulnerable children. The program also works to strengthen the capacity of schools, communities and caregivers to provide and advocate for children.

The Bantwana Schools Integrated Program addresses the specific needs of adolescents to ensure that they have access to school, or to vocational and other training, and have the opportunity to develop into physically and emotionally healthy adults. The program improves the lives of children receiving services and strengthens the capacity of their schools, communities and caregivers to provide and advocate for them.

Read the article in the Swazi Observer.