Lesa is fundraising for Educate a Child

by Cape Mental Health

Western Cape Education

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Lesa Lessing

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This project is raising funds to sponsor the school fees for 10 children with severe to profound intellectual disabilities who attend Cape Mental Health's Special Education Care Centres (SECCs) in under-resourced communities for one year.

These children are among the most marginalised in South Africa. Due to the intensity of their needs, they are often excluded from mainstream education and are not recognised within national education systems. As a result, they are denied access to essential services such as school nutrition, healthcare support, and education. Without intervention, many of these children remain at home, isolated and without opportunities to develop critical life skills.

Through our SECC programme, each child receives structured daily care, specialised education, and therapeutic support tailored to their individual needs. This not only improves their communication, mobility, and cognitive abilities, but also enhances their overall quality of life.

The impact extends beyond the child. Families and caregivers receive vital support, guidance, and respite, enabling them to better cope and actively participate in their child’s development journey.

By funding school fees for these 10 learners, you are directly enabling access to life-changing care and education, ensuring that no child is left behind simply because of their disability or socio-economic circumstances.

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Jul

Allocated R300 to Lesa is fundraising for Educate a Child 1 weeks ago

Lesa signed up as a #doDifferent activist completed step 1 of Becoming an Activist. Their NGO received R300 to make a difference in South Africa

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R 300

Funding goal: R 4,000

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NGO: Cape Mental Health

Start: 10th July 2026

End: 18th January 2027

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