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Who we are:
Rural Education SA (RESA) is a program developed by the Fynbos Community Foundation. It is an alternative education model adapted for rural children. The Fynbos Community Foundation (FCF) was officially registered as an NPO in November 2012, although informal involvement in rural education dates back to 2005.
The FCF has developed and implemented the Rural Education SA (RESA) program, to address the educational, social and vocational needs of rural children in South Africa. It is a proactive intervention to address many barriers these communities experience in education. The ultimate goal is to equip our children to become self-sufficient, well-rounded individuals.
What we do:
Establishment of Private Schools and Career Schools in rural areas that provides quality education, dietary support, sports participation, spiritual and social guidance, therapeutic intervention where necessary as well as recreational activities. The RESA programme caters for transport with 4 busses to and from school, provides nutritious breakfast and lunch and most importantly, provides rich and individualised educational, cultural and sporting instruction and assistance, in the lives of children who have not had the opportunity to access their right to a decent education.
RESA Schools:
Fynbos Academy on Langverwacht farm 20km outside Stanford
Hoopland Academy in Stanford
Blouvlei Academy outside Wellington
RESA Schools:
RURAL EDUCATION SA is a network of independent Christian schools which provide quality education for children in need in rural areas of South Africa. What originally started as an informal daycare centre established by a fynbos farmer in Stanford over a decade ago, has since grown and developed into a network of three fully-fledged academies each of which is registered as independent schools with the Department of Education!
Get involved:
If you have time to spare and a willing heart to serve then please do get in touch with us as we would love to hear from you. We have a head office at 27 Kleine Street, Business Park, Stanford. Visit our website www.ruraleducationsa.com or check out our Facebook page @RuralEducationSA.
