The Dr. Bettye Bouey Yates Educational Foundation strives to partner with administrators and teachers to identify each school’s educational challenges and then provide resources that will enable them to meet the educational objectives for their students.
WELCOME TO
THE BETTYE BOUEY-YATES
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Our foundation is dedicated to supporting and transforming the lives of the underserved students of South Africa through education.
WE WERE BUILT TO TRANSFORM LIVES
Established in 1998, the Dr. Betty Bouey-Yates Educational Foundation was created to support two primary schools near Durban, South Africa. Since its inception, the foundation has donated over $200,000 for books and educational supplies and has funded projects to build libraries, science labs, computer centers, and improve infrastructure. The foundation honors the legacy of Betty Bouey-Yates, an American educator who, after working with Black and Colored teachers during apartheid, continued to support educational advancements following Nelson Mandela’s 1994 election. The foundation’s efforts have significantly enhanced the quality of education, providing a safe and supportive learning environment for tens of thousands of students.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Dr. Bettye Bouey-Yates Educational Foundation is to enhance the educational experience of underserved children in South Africa through advocacy and the investment of resources that empower every student to achieve both academic and personal success.
OUR VISION
Our vision is that all students in our schools will graduate and be prepared with the skills necessary for postsecondary, career, and life success.
OUR GOALS
- Every child deserves access to leading technology.
- Every child deserves a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Every child deserves access to highly skilled and innovative educators.
HISTORY TEACHES US THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
“AN INTELLIGENT HEART ACQUIRES KNOWLEDGE, AND THE EAR OF THE WISE SEEKS KNOWLEDGE.”
– PROVERBS 18:15
CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE
For example, the generosity of our donors and the dedication of local educators, we’ve seen the educational landscape in Clermont transform. Children who once faced limited opportunities are now thriving, armed with the knowledge and skills to shape their own futures.
ABOUT OUR HISTORY
The political history of South Africa negatively impacted the quality of literacy and education for generations to come. Though, with new freedoms brought about through true democratic participation in 1994, radical changes in education have not taken root. The challenges, unfortunately, are still immense. Public schools in South Africa are faced with many obstacles as they struggle to provide children with a quality education with fewer than sufficient resources. Unemployment is high and many families cannot even pay school fees or purchase the required books and materials.
Many children are orphans and live a great distance from school and cannot afford or secure transportation to and from their school. Teachers and administrators lack supplies and equipment that support educational attainment and effective school administration.
The Foundation supports multiple public primary schools located in the Township of Clermont, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, near the city of Durban, South Africa. The Foundation is a non-profit organization incorporated in 2003 in Washington, D.C., and designated as a §501(c)(3) under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
THE SCHOOLS WE’VE SUPPORTED
Christianenburg
Primary School
Clermont
Public School
Clernaville
Public School
OUR PURPOSE FOR CHANGE
Over the years, we have:
- Transformed an underutilized building into a thriving library
- Created state-of-the-art science labs and computer centers
- Provided thousands of books, dictionaries, and educational material
- Facilitated international exchanges for educators
- Extended our reach to Clermont and Clernaville Primary Schools
“WITHOUT EDUCATION YOUR CHILDREN CAN NEVER REALLY MEET THE CHALLENGES THEY WILL FACE.”
– NELSON MANDELA
MEET OUR PARTNERS
Our success stems from collaboration across the nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors. By uniting around shared goals, we drive progress and create lasting impact within the community.
