Enhancing Education Through Accessibility
The Kouga Wind Farm Community Development Trust (KWFCDT) is committed to fostering resilient, self-reliant, and sustainable communities. As part of this vision, the Trust embarked on a transformative journey to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by schools in its beneficiary communities: transportation.
In a monumental initiative, the KWFCDT donated four (4) minibuses to two local primary schools: Kruisfontein Primary School and Graslaagte Primary School, with each school receiving two vehicles. This donation, amounting to a significant investment of R2.5 million, was aimed at tackling the critical lack of reliable transport that has long hindered students’ access to educational, sporting, and cultural activities.
Addressing the Transportation Gap
For many learners in the Trust’s beneficiary communities, opportunities to participate in inter-school sports, cultural excursions, and curriculum-enriching activities have been limited due to the absence of school-owned transport. Schools in these quantile 1-3 no-fee-paying areas have relied on hiring external public transport, often facing challenges related to cost, safety, and reliability.
Recognising this barrier, the Trust saw an opportunity to create an intervention that would not only ease logistical challenges but also unlock new opportunities for the learners.
The Official Handover Ceremony
The Official Handover Ceremony of the four minibuses was a proud occasion for the Kouga Wind Farm Community Development Trust (KWFCDT) and its beneficiary schools.
The event celebrated the Trust’s investment in improving access to education and extracurricular opportunities. Attended by school principals, learners, and stakeholders, the ceremony featured ribbon-cutting moments and heartfelt speeches from Trust representatives, including General Manager Mr. Prince Matonsi, who highlighted the importance of maintaining the minibuses for future generations.
Immediate and Long-Term Impact
Immediate Impact
Long-Term Impact
PROJECT
UPDATES
4
Brand New Minibuses Donated
2
Schools Benefitted
R2.5M
Invested by the KWFCDT
2K+
Learners Impacted
PROJECT GALLERY
