the schools
What and where are Sparrow Schools?
Sparrow Schools are part of a non-profit making Educational Trust set up in 1990 in South Africa to help children and young people overcome educational problems caused by apartheid, disability and HIV/Aids. more…
Sparrow and HIV/AIDS
In the past three years over 20% of the children at Sparrow have lost parents, guardians and family members through HIV/AIDS. more…
Awards received by Jackie Gallagher, Founder of Sparrow and by Sparrow Schools
Since the launch of Sparrow Schools in 1990 both Jackie and the Schools have been recognised many times for the extraordinary work that takes place at Sparrow, including the following awards: more…
An introduction to Sparrow Schools
A day in the life of a Sparrow pupil
"Last Monday was Valentine's Day and it is taken VERY seriously over here. Everyone at school had to wear pink and red, instead of school uniform, and it was such a fun day. I think that the highlight of my day was being given a red rose by a boy called Faran in Grade 1. He is 6 years old! In the afternoon, there was a Valentine's disco for the kids. It was hardly romantic, as all the kids went wild, but they all had a brilliant time, and got to dance, which they always love."
A volunteer