Adopt a South African Preschool

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Our Mission

Adopt a South African Preschool funds training and resources to make early childhood education accessible to disadvantaged children who would otherwise miss the lifelong benefits of a quality preschool experience.

ASAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Pennsylvania with a board in South Africa.

Build the Foundation ‘Buck a Block’ Fall ‘25 Campaign

Stories

Did you build roads, towers, and cities with wooden blocks as a child? How about your children and grandchildren?

ASAP’s fall campaign aims to fund 200 sets of 100 handmade, wooden blocks which preschools can “earn to own”. Blocks are the most important resource in a preschool, according to Maria Neinaber, who directs the Young Children Program for ASAP’s NGO partner PEN. “These sets are GOLDEN…

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Julie, a donor, says about this 3-minute video: “The smiles on the little ones and the women say so much. Each child who is prepared to succeed in school changes a family, a community, a country. This is so inspiring!”

We have had some Instagram access issues on the website which are now fixed. Just click on photos to see subtitles. Louise Jackson manages our Instagram. She is a member of the South Africa ASAP board.

Our Latest Stories and Announcements:

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Yard Sale Success Launches “Buck a Block, Fall 2025” Campaign
Yard Sale Success Launches “Buck a Block, Fall 2025” Campaign

ASAP’s September yard sale brought with it the spirit of generosity and hope for children half a world away. The event marked the official kickoff of the “Buck a Block, Fall 2025 Campaign,” a visionary effort dedicated to funding 200 sets of 110 handmade, wooden blocks for preschools in impoverished South African communities.

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Marlese's Training at Joburg Hub
Marlese's Training at Joburg Hub

The preschool coaches at the Johannesburg hub were delighted by Marlese’s visit for the Toy Library training in August 2025.

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Delight about GEP Laptop Donation!
Delight about GEP Laptop Donation!

In a world where technology is quickly evolving and shaping the ways we work, learn, and connect, our ASAP-PEN preschool coaches working in impoverished South African communities are delighted to benefit from innovative tools.

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Stocking and Maintaining Toy Libraries Is a Huge Job!
Stocking and Maintaining Toy Libraries Is a Huge Job!

ASAP not only establishes libraries of educational toys. Our South Africa team headed by Marlese Nel, pictured here, takes stock annually of our soon-to-be 9 libraries.

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Fall 2025 Overview
Fall 2025 Overview

Adopt a South African Preschool (ASAP) creates and maintains Libraries of Educational Toys in impoverished communities where most children languish in overcrowded, informal daycares with no toys or stimulation.

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Learning through Play
Learning through Play

Can Learning Through Play Really Be the Key to Success in Life? by Maria Nienaber, who directs ASAP’s partner-NGO “Young Children’s Program.”

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