Educate Njabulo

I'm Nikki - an Aussie expat who has lived in Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa and now the USA over the past ten years.

Njabulo is 17 years old and lives in Durban, South Africa. He attends Rossburgh High School and is doing his Matriculation (final examinations) this year.

His mother Cindy was our housekeeper in South Africa for the three years that we lived there from 2009-2012. In March 2013 Cindy passed away from cancer at the age of 34. She was diagnosed and died within three months, a very quick, painful and difficult illness.

Njabulo lives with his Aunt Zanele (28) and his niece Noluh (2). Zanele is now financially responsible for all three of them. The household income has more than halved since Cindy's illness and death. Zanele is currently working part time while providing for her family.

Cindy's greatest dream was for Njabulo to obtain education that she wasn't able to. We spoke often of how she wanted Njabulo to be able to graduate from High School and attend University.

Njabulo needs $600 to pay his current school fees so he is able to receive his Matriculation Certtificate at the end of the year. Grades are withheld until fees are paid in full.

Once his exams are completed Njabulo would like to attend University to study. We would like to help make this happen and are working towards this goal. We are hoping to include payment for his studies and offer if and where possible a mentor and support system for him.

Our first target is the USD600 to pay Rossburgh High School in Durban so that Njabulo can graduate.

Please join our family in helping to educate Njabulo.