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Establishment of Food Gardens in Local Communities
The DBSA will support the creation of food gardens at the 10 ECD centres in Mpumalanga as part of Phase 2. These gardens will contribute to food security, nutrition, and hands-on learning for children while empowering local communities.
The document's recorded date is 8 April 2024. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Mpumalanga
Reference
https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/press-releases/dbsa-and-partners-transforming-early-education-mpumalanga
Amounts
R 10 000 000
Closing Date
8 April 2024
In Phase 2 of this project, the Bank will be sponsoring the provision of daily meals through the Lunchbox Fund, establishment of food gardens in the local areas, and mobile health programmes in line with the needs of the communities where these ECDs are located.
Funding for Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre Upgrades
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has funded the construction and refurbishment of 10 rural ECD centres in Mpumalanga. These upgrades include child-friendly classrooms, sick-bays, ablution facilities, administrative offices, and fully fitted kitchens, all aligned with provincial Department of Basic Education (DBE) standards. The improvements aim to help centres meet compliance requirements and qualify for ECD subsidies.
The document's recorded date is 8 April 2024. Confirm on the official source.
The DBSA, in partnership with Mama’s Alliance and TREE (Teaching Resources for Early Education), was in Mpumalanga for a CSI Handover ceremony of 10 DBSA-funded sites from 8 to 10 April 2024.
Mobile Health Programmes for ECD Communities
As part of Phase 2, the DBSA will fund mobile health programmes tailored to the needs of communities around the 10 ECD centres in Mpumalanga. These programmes will improve access to basic health services for children and caregivers.
The document's recorded date is 8 April 2024. Confirm on the official source.
In Phase 2 of this project, the Bank will be sponsoring the provision of daily meals through the Lunchbox Fund, establishment of food gardens in the local areas, and mobile health programmes in line with the needs of the communities where these ECDs are located.
Support for Daily Meals in ECD Centres (Phase 2)
In Phase 2 of the project, the DBSA will sponsor the provision of daily meals for children at the 10 upgraded ECD centres through the Lunchbox Fund. This support aims to improve nutrition and attendance in rural early learning settings.
The document's recorded date is 8 April 2024. Confirm on the official source.
In Phase 2 of this project, the Bank will be sponsoring the provision of daily meals through the Lunchbox Fund, establishment of food gardens in the local areas, and mobile health programmes in line with the needs of the communities where these ECDs are located.
