North West Province
The North West Province has the lowest number of South Africans aged 20 years and older (5,9%), who have received higher education1. An estimated 65% of the population of the North West Province live in rural areas and the adult literacy rate is in the region of 57%.
Free State
The Free State has the third highest rate of HIV infection in South Africa with 31.1 % of pregnant women infected.2 Some 16% of people aged 20 years or older have had no schooling. The official unemployment rate according to Statistics South Africa is 23,3%.3
It is because of statistics like these that Dramatic Need has chosen to work with these two provinces, hoping to bring hope and colour into the lives of children who are fighting for a head start.