A six-month, 1,250km awareness walk revealed urgent infrastructure and technology needs across 30 schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
From 5 February to 19 September 2023, Walking the Talk Foundation (WTTF) undertook its second awareness walk along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline. Covering approximately 1,250 kilometres, the six-month journey focused on schools severely affected by flooding, as well as long-standing infrastructure challenges impacting learning environments.
The walk followed two main routes:
In total, 30 schools were visited during the journey.
The primary objective of the awareness walk was direct, on-the-ground engagement. By visiting schools in person, WTTF was able to engage face-to-face with principals and educators to better understand the daily realities and challenges faced by schools across the region.
Key focus areas included:
Based on visits to the 30 schools, the following needs were identified:
These findings highlighted both the scale and urgency of infrastructure and resource challenges faced by schools along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline.
Over the six-month period, the awareness walk involved visiting all 30 schools and engaging with more than 60 corporate organisations. These engagements played a key role in raising awareness, building partnerships, and mobilising support aimed at improving learning environments in vulnerable communities.
“Life’s greatest rewards are reserved for those who help others succeed.”
The success of the walk was made possible through the collective support of family, friends, community members, and corporate partners.
Walking gear: Adidas, Sox, Jonsson Workwear
Walking the Talk Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this awareness walk. The journey helped shine a light on the urgent educational and infrastructure needs facing schools across KwaZulu-Natal, while strengthening partnerships that support ongoing and future interventions.
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