(From left to right): Collette Anema (Busch South Africa), Sphiwe Rahlaga (Mila Training), Nico Kekana (Busch South Africa), Future Chekwa (Mila Training), Sean Pieterse (General Manager Busch South Africa). Mila is a non-profit organization and offers professional training, among other areas, in early childhood development. Source: Sesego Foundation.

From Maulburg to Soweto

40 computers donated to preschools

Soweto, South Africa | May 10, 2022 | 1,5 min

Soweto, the largest township in South Africa and the place where Nelson Mandela lived, is a symbol of the country’s changes. Even though a middle class has been established and the South Western Township near Johannesburg is undergoing a structural change, there is still great poverty among the estimated 3.5 million inhabitants. Therefore, having a computer available for the first time is a big step for 40 preschools. This was made possible by a computer donation of Busch Vacuum Solutions.

On South African Heritage Day, September 24, forty computers were handed out to the founders and directors of preschools in Soweto. They had previously participated in a training course organized by the non-profit-organization Mila and the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), where they had improved their skills in preparing children for school. The computer handover was organized by Sesego Foundation, a South African charity organization.

On Heritage Day, people in South Africa wear the traditional clothing of their communities. In doing so, they commemorate the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up their country. The picture shows participants of the training course with their certificates of completion. Source: Sesego Foundation.

On Heritage Day, people in South Africa wear the traditional clothing of their communities. In doing so, they commemorate the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up their country. The picture shows participants of the training course with their certificates of completion. Source: Sesego Foundation.

To their big surprise and joy, the participants were presented with the computers after receiving their course certificates. None of the preschools had had a computer before. The computer donation was made possible thanks to a successful cooperation between Busch, Sesego Foundation and the South African Absa Bank: The devices had been donated last year by Busch. Busch also covered the cost of the transport and the software, which was installed by Absa Bank’s IT service.

Showing the names of the organizations involved: Zamile Makhathini from Busisiwe Day Care Centre. She is wearing the Zulu traditional attire. Source: Sesego Foundation.

Showing the names of the organizations involved: Zamile Makhathini from Busisiwe Day Care Centre. She is wearing the Zulu traditional attire. Source: Sesego Foundation.

Soweto, South Africa | May 10, 2022 | 1,5 min

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