CLEAN : VIDEO : South Africa: bed linen recycled into school shirts

The video discusses the Restora project, which repurposes old linen into school shirts for children in South Africa. Since 2015, over 100,000 children have benefited from this initiative. The project, led by Donnalyn Johanneson, aims to keep children in school by providing affordable uniforms, especially in the wake of economic challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is crucial in a country where school uniforms are mandatory but often unaffordable for many families. Personal stories highlight the positive impact on communities.

What is the primary goal of the Restora project?

• To sell old linen to raise funds for schools

• To create designer clothing from old linen

• To transform old linen into school shirts

• To recycle old bed linen into new bed sheets

How many children have benefited from the Restora project since its inception?

• Over 50,000

• Over 75,000

• Over 150,000

• Over 100,000

What is the material yield from a single bed sheet in the Restora project?

• Six shirts

• Three shirts

• Four shirts

• Five shirts

Why are school uniforms considered ironic in the context of South Africa?

• They are only available in urban areas

• They are meant to erase social class differences but are expensive

• They are too colorful for school settings

• They are not durable enough for daily wear

What challenge has increased the importance of the Restora project after the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Shortage of school supplies

• Increased cost of linen

• Higher unemployment rates

• Lack of skilled tailors