eSibonisweni at a Glance
| eSibonisweni is situated in the second poorest community in South Africa. There is 80 percent unemployment and an exceptionally high incidence of AIDS. | |
| eSibonisweni Crèche (preschool) | |
|---|---|
| Number of students | 120 |
| Number of orphans | 37 |
| Funds from government | 0 |
| Food from government | 0 |
| Funds for one meal a day | Raised by Saint Mark’s outreach to other schools in the Bay Area (one meal a day served at school) |
| Running water | 0 |
| Running water | 0 |
| Electricity | 0 |
| eSibonisweni Primary | |
| Number of students | 800–900 |
| Number of orphans | 127 |
| Funds from government | Beginning in 2007, fees covered by government |
| Food from government | one meal a day (corn porridge and beans) provided on days school is in session—no meals on holidays or weekends. |
| Running water | One faucet on grounds for students; one faucet inside for faculty |
| Electricity | Available in some classrooms, when in working order. |
| Toilet facilities | One male, one female for faculty; none for students |