101,000
books read to children every year
714
Pyjama Angels trained in the last year
$3.7 million
is the estimated value of volunteer hours in private tutoring
1100
children supported every week
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Narissa’s story: how a mentor changed my life
/in Community, Donate, Latest News, The Pyjama Foundation Blog /by ydsdevpyjamaAfter the loss of her father, Narissa entered the foster care system at just eight years old.
Separated from her mother who struggled with mental illness, Narissa began her life bouncing from home to home, eventually living with six different families throughout her time in foster care.
Now 21, Narissa is sharing her experiences of growing up in foster care to help foster children, and how one special ‘Pyjama Angel’ changed her life.
Five educational ideas to bust boredom these school holidays
/in Latest News, The Pyjama Foundation Blog /by ydsdevpyjamaLet’s be frank, we all dread the phrase “I’m booored”, especially during school holidays! With 2 weeks of the school break, the boredom can quickly seep in if your children are not ‘entertained’.
We have put together 5 boredom-busting educational activities ideas you could get your kids involved with during the school holidays that won’t break the bank!