child malnutrition | Childhood Stunting | community-based learning | Department Of Basic Education | Early Childhood Development | education
Preschoolers falling through the cracks
‘They just sat there. Some were so trussed up in their thick winter jackets that they could barely move.” These are the heartbreaking conditions related to me about a crèche for children in Makhanda. No outdoor play was allowed, donated toys remained behind lock and key. Working parents had entrusted their children to the care…