Change a child’s future through education
Back to School is changing the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in some of the most impoverished rural communities and slums. You can be part of this story by giving £7 / $10 / R100 a month or more to help a precious child to complete school, thrive and look to the future with hope in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Ready to sign up? Please set up a regular donation using the link below. E3 will send you details of the community you are supporting and an email update twice a year so you can see the difference it is making in children’s lives. Giving annually minimises admin costs.
Discover more about Back to School and meet Gloria who graduated from university thanks to support from E3.
How your support helps
Your monthly (£7) or annual (£84) donation will provide the following to a child each school year:
Uniform
School shoes and socks
Life Skills classes
Sanitary pads for girls
Plus, they will also know that people they have never met care enough to support them. It means such a lot to the children.
In return, we will send you two reports each year by email about how Back to School is changing lives in the community you are supporting. We are committed to managing all funds and the administration of the project with integrity and transparency.
Why does E3 not run a child sponsorship programme, where the donor supports a specific child?
At E3, we believe every child deserves an education—not because they’re chosen by a donor, but because they matter. Instead of one-to-one sponsorships, we support children collectively, so education feels empowering, not transactional. No child should feel they owe their schooling to someone far away or have to share personal stories to stay in school. As a small organisation, we also aim to keep costs low and avoid the heavy admin that sponsorship programmes require. We've seen firsthand the challenges children face, and we believe the best help is simple, dignified, and shared. That’s what our Back to School programme is all about.
Children’s lives are already changing for the better
From refugee to head boy to university scholarship
When Ibrahim David (back right) first joined Back to School he was a refugee, unschooled and just learning English. He came to South Africa with his grandparents. Within a few years he became Head Boy. In 2018, he finished his Matric (equivalent of A Levels) with a grade average of 75%. Now, he is tutoring other refugee children in Maths and Science to help them achieve their potential and escape the cycle of poverty. Ibrahim has also secured a scholarship to go to America and study Neuroscience. What an amazing achievement! Receiving support through Back to School is about holistic support – the gift of uniform and shoes, Life Skills classes, Support Groups, counselling and mentoring all contribute to rewriting a child’s story. He is already doing well at university!
Your support helps a child escape the cycle of poverty
A gift of just £7 / $10 / R100 a month can support one child in South Africa to attend school and complete their education.
You can set up a regular donation to Back to School or give a one-off donation through the link below. Please note that if you can give your support annually this minimises administration costs.
If you wish to give avoid transaction fees, please set up a standing order/regular bank transfer using these details:
Danske Bank
Account Name: E3 Initiative
Account Number: 00060208
Sort Code: 95-06-79
Please include Back to School in the payment reference.
