Carlow woman is raising funds to build classrooms and help almost 3,000 learners in South Africa

A local Carlow woman is organising a fundraiser on Go Fund Me, aiming to fund a trip to South Africa to do volunteer work by building classrooms, kitchens, and toilet blocks.

Alexandra O'Brien is hoping that the work she aims to do will help 2,800 and the plan is to build 18 classrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 toilet blocks, and 4 covered shelters.

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From the GoFundMe page:

"Hi everyone,

I am getting ready to head off on my 3rd trip to South Africa with the Niall Mellon foundation this November

The 2 schools this year are Silukhanyo Primary School and Umnqophiso Primary School (maybe we will offer a prize for anyone who can pronounce that correctly!) and they are located in a township called Lwandle near Somerset West.

Between the schools almost 2,800 learners will benefit from the work we will carry out this year. In total our plan is to build 18 classrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 toilet blocks, 2 play parks and 4 covered shelters, this will transform these schools not just for the current pupils but for thousands more over the coming decades.

I feel very lucky to be able to contribute to this amazing work.
However this comes with a cost.
I aim to raise €4500, and with your help, I have no doubt I can reach my target ✨️

No matter how little the donation maybe, EVERY little helps."

More information about the Go Fund Me and how to donate can be found HERE.