AN education programme spearheaded by the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm Foundation and aimed at improving literacy and numeracy in primary schools is assisting 6 762 pupils from 12 schools.
The wind farm has committed just more than R1.3-million to its foundation-phase reading coaches support programme over a three-year period.
Since the programme started in October last year, the wind farm has spent R198 000 on books for the 6 762 pupils – all falling within a 50km radius of the wind farm.
Institute of Training and Education for Capacity Building director Zukile Ningi said the wind farm had approached the organisation for assistance.
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