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China donates 500 pairs of school shoes to students in Ngqushwa, South Africa (Linked to Record ID#88513)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Start Date | Apr 27, 2019 |
| End Date | Mar 05, 2031 |
| Duration | 4,330 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 85680 |
Grant Description
On April 27, 2019, Ambassador to South Africa, Lin Songtian, was invited by NGO One Million School Shoes to the Ngqushwa municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa, for the handover of a donation of 500 pairs of school shoes to students in local poverty-stricken area on behalf of the Chinese Embassy. 350 students, parents, and teachers from the local schools as well as representatives from the "Million School Shoes” NGO also attended the donation ceremony.
The monetary value of the donation is unknown.
The project was part of the One Million School Shoes ("百万校鞋") campaign, in which China is dedicated to donating one million pairs of school shoes to help improve education within South Africa. As of April 2, 2021, the Chinese Embassy has donated over 2,000 pairs of school shoes to their program.
Another similar donation made on March 6, 2021 is recorded by Record ID#88153.
Sources & References
- One million School Shoes Campaign donates to E Cape school
- 驻南非大使林松添向南非贫困地区中小学生捐赠校鞋'Ambassador Lin Songtian donates school shoes to primary and secondary school students in poor areas of South Africa'
- Chinese Ambassador Chen Donated School Shoes to Schools in Local Impoverished Communities in South Africa
- Chinese Ambassador donates shoes in drive to empower SA learners Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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