International Day of the African Child 2023: On June 16, 1971, more than 20,000 South African pupils in the township of Soweto demanded to be taught in their own language by taking to the streets. As a response, armed police officers murdered hundreds of demonstrators. It is now a public holiday in South Africa, known as Youth Day, and is internationally recognised as International Day of the African Child. The day highlights the obstacles African children must overcome in order to receive a quality education. Let us observe this day together and pay our respects to former students who sacrificed their lives for their community by assisting today’s students in achieving their objectives through the provision of Black student scholarships based on their African heritage.
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Five Methods of Supporting Education in Africa
K.I.N.D
Kids in Need of Desks provides students in Malawi with desks and benches.
Helping females in Kenya
The Maasai Girls Education Fund endeavours to improve the literacy, health, and economic well-being of Kenyan Maasai women.
Possibilities in Ethiopia
The Fregenet Foundation provides educational opportunities for disadvantaged Ethiopian youth.
Textbooks for students
Books for Africa is the largest provider of books to Africa in the globe.
Aiding children with AIDS
Africa Classroom Connection constructs and improves schools in South Africa and Malawi, many of which service HIV-positive children.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 16 | Friday |
| 2024 | June 16 | Sunday |
| 2025 | June 16 | Monday |
| 2026 | June 16 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | June 16 | Wednesday |
