Every child dreams of possibilities.
A good education makes these dreams possible.
Bright Start gives children in South Africa access to the quality education they deserve.
Our Work
Bright Start family is the United Kingdom branch of Bright Start South Africa.
About Bright Start
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world and Bright Start aims to level the playing field. With its truly holistic educational programme, Bright Start ensures that children in Hout Bay, Cape Town have the opportunity to reach their very best potential and to follow their dreams.
About Bright Start
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world and Bright Start aims to level the playing field. With its truly holistic educational programme, Bright Start ensures that children in Hout Bay, Cape Town have the opportunity to reach their very best potential and to follow their dreams.
The Challenge of Education in South Africa
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world and Bright Start aims to level the playing field. With its truly holistic educational programme, Bright Start ensures that children in Hout Bay, Cape Town have the opportunity to reach their very best potential and to follow their dreams.
Statistics
For every 100 grade 4 learners (8 – 9yrs) only 25 can read for meaning
7 in 10
learners drop out before taking matric
of public school learners rely on school
FEEDING SCHEMES
2.4 million
learners walk more than
3 km
to get an education
Only 3% of grade 9s (13 – 14yrs) score over 50% in mathematics
