Blessed Gérard's Pre-Primary School & Crèche in Whebede A project of the Brotherhood of Blessed Gérard Mandeni, kwaZulu/Natal, Republic of South Africa

The local people of Whebede, which is one of the communities of the parish of Mangete (in the Diocese of Eshowe, RSA), situated north of the Tugela River mouth, have approached us for help in setting up a pre-primary school & crèche in their area.

This is an extremely poverty stricken area. It is a remote rural settlement without any job opportunities. Most of the inhabitants are migrant workers and many women depend on their own income. Therefore they needed a place to look after their children while they are at work.

The school can cater for 30 children and was opened in July 1995.

Reports on Blessed Gérard's Pre-Primary School & Crèche in our newsletters:

• Nr. 3 (April 1993): First plans
• Nr. 4 (December 1993): Opening in provisional building planned
• Nr. 5 (April 1995): Construction of new building
• Nr. 6 (September 1995): Blessing and Opening
• Nr. 7 (Christmas 1995): First "graduation"
• Nr. 10 (September 1996): Visit of the Grand Commander · Opening of Blessed Gérard's Care Centre
• Nr. 11 (Christmas 1996)
• Nr. 14 (Easter 1998)
• Nr. 16 (Christmas 1998)
• Nr. 17 (Easter 1999)

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