De Beers Impact Report - December 2020

Challenges

• The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted in the schools the underlying issues that affect learners including access to food. • There are many dynamics within the management of schools, which also has an effect on how well projects are supported. Lack of leadership and management skills of principals result in delays in taking decisions.

Lessons learnt

Parents are always willing to get involved and better the projects and extend the reach.

Some schools require more support than others.

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De Beers Blouberg 2020