What is the Schools for Africa programme?
Schools for Africa is a joint initiative of UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Hamburg Society for the Promotion of Democracy and International Law. It focuses on six countries (Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa and Zimbabwe) and supports the construction and rehabilitation of schools along with the provision of materials and teacher training. A child-friendly model for schools is used, adopting a participatory and gender-sensitive approach that works to ensure a protective environment with access to clean water and sanitation for all children including girls, orphaned and vulnerable children. The Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign in Canada will raise funds to support Schools for Africa programme activities in Rwanda and Malawi.
