We address the root causes of poverty and inequality by supporting grassroots organizations around the world that educate children, empower women and girls, and emphasize ethics and service to develop next generation change agents who transform and uplift themselves, their families and their communities.
Since 1999, we have granted over $19M to 53 grassroots partners in 23 countries. Several of our local partners are now scaling their reach and impact through deep community engagement and collaboration with their Ministries of Education.
Talent is universal. Opportunity is not.
We work with grassroots organizations who best know their communities and the most suitable way to provide access to education whether building a classrooms or creating a simple learning a space under a tree.
Scholarships enable greater access to education for students in marginalized communities where the average wage is often less than $2.10/day for a family of four. Scholarships cover student costs for books, supplies, uniforms, or food.
Classrooms built to date: 220
2023 student scholarships: 2,242
Empowering girls benefits everyone.
Empowerment programs teach girls to think critically about traditional social norms (ex. child marriage), voice their thoughts with confidence, and develop skills to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Empowered women who earn an income spend 90% on their family and directly impact the development and economic growth of their community.
Girls empowered in 2022: 90% of enrolled students
Quality teaching ensures quality learning.
Positive learning outcomes depend on teachers who are well trained. Ongoing training enables teachers to make use of best practices and teach more effectively so that students can develop their potential and learn the basic skills to earn an income.
2022 Teachers trained: 8,627
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