Embracing Ubuntu, South Africans Helped This Medical Student Crowdfund Her Tuition Fees in Just 24 Hours
Now, she’s using the excess donations to start a foundation to help others in need.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Tertiary education comes at a significant cost and can result in students dropping out of school or not being able to graduate. South Africa has even experienced nationwide demonstrations against the high cost of education in the form of the 2015 #FeesMustFall protest, and others. The United Nations’ Global Goal 4 calls for quality education for all, and this cannot be achieved if school and university fees remain higher than citizens can afford. Join the movement and take action here.