PNA and Breadline Africa are intensifying efforts this year by undertaking the construction of additional infrastructure to complete Lusemanzi Educare Centre established in 1997 in Orange Farm, Gauteng. Currently operating out of insufficient classroom space and only two toilets for its’ 200 learners, Lusemanzi urgently requires functional buildings and extra amenities.

The estimated cost of constructing the additional infrastructure, including ablutions, amounts to R1.5-million. “This means we must sell just 150,000 stickers to ensure the little ones have a safe, warm facility to learn and grow in,” says Fritz. “Imagine all those FUNKY SOCKS on show at school, university and work on 8 September?”

Breadline Africa has partnered with PNA for the FUNKY SOCKS DAY initiative for the past two years, says Marion Wagner, Director Breadline Africa. “By purchasing FUNKY SOCKS DAY stickers, South Africans have made valuable contributions to the campaign, funding the building and refurbishment of ECD centres in vulnerable communities.