Educating children

and empowering girls

since 1999.

Partnering with Mona Foundation is an investment in the social and economic health of the communities we serve. Our core strategies of education and gender equality are proven essentials to eliminating extreme poverty. 

We Are a Global Education Community

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.

Our Program Components

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

2022 Impact Report

Link to Mona's 2022 Impact Report

2022-2025 Strategic Plan

Link to Mona's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

2023 Mona Brochure

Link to Mona's 2023 Brochure

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