Oprah Winfrey says she will close her school for girls in South Africa next year
Summary
Oprah Winfrey announced she will close her school for underprivileged girls in South Africa at the end of next year. The school, opened in 2007, will be handed over to the local education department, but Winfrey will continue supporting girls’ education through a national scholarship program.Key Facts
- Oprah Winfrey started the Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa in 2007.
- The school was inspired by her talks with former South African President Nelson Mandela.
- The school has graduated over 500 girls, some of whom studied at top universities worldwide.
- Winfrey’s foundation funded and managed the school but planned from the start to hand it to the provincial education department.
- The Gauteng provincial government will take control of the campus, which has classrooms, labs, a library, and a theater.
- Current students will be able to finish their education with continued financial support.
- The school faced controversy early on due to abuse accusations against a staff member, who was later cleared of charges.
- Winfrey plans to expand a scholarship program to support talented girls at leading South African schools.
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