South Africa is short of 20% of the teachers it needs every year to maintain an effective teacher pupil ratio. And, in a sector that’s burdened by high levels of teacher absenteeism and disengagement, many of the best teachers end up leaving to teach internationally. Thanks to MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet funds, 50 more internships and work placements will go a long way to unlocking the true potential of every child in South Africa.The South African education system is riddled with crumbling infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and poor educational outcomes. And it is the poorest children who are hardest hit. In a country where only half of learners are predicted to pass their matric, the lack of foundational concepts in place by age 8 has a clear impact on their future success.The key to changing this lies in the hands of our teachers.