Education is the kind of change that lasts forever.
When a child gains access to quality learning, something irreversible happens: curiosity awakens, confidence strengthens, and possibility takes root. Your Giving Tuesday gift helps that transformation take hold—and last a lifetime.
This Giving Season: Help Us Educate 260 Children for a Year
When a young person learns to read, solve a problem, or lead with kindness, something permanent shifts. Hope grows. Dignity is affirmed. Skills develop that empower them—and their communities—to shape a brighter future.
In celebration of Mona’s 26th Year of Service, we're raising $34,000—enough to provide a full year of education for 260 children across our grassroots partner communities.
Your gift of $132 or $11/month educates one child.
Education preserves dignity, nurtures hope, and gives young people the agency to shape their own future.
Give to what grows. Give to what lasts.
Help A Child Dream Big Dreams
The gift of education does more than provide a child with books or a scholarship. It's an irreversible transformation that ignites hope, inspires confidence, and creates opportunities to shape a brighter tomorrow - uplifting students, their families, and their communities.
Watch the video (left) to hear the big dreams of students at Study Hall Educational Foundation in India, Mona partner since 2008.
Gift Education this Holiday Season
Start your holiday gift-giving early by donating $132 in honor of a mentor, teacher, or other special person in your life to educate a child for a year in their name. Select from a variety of Holiday e-Cards with your donation and add a personal message to let the recipient know of your gift.
Your gift breathes life into dreams.
Read below for a few of the many stories from our grassroots partners of students whose dreams are coming true thanks to the generosity of people like you.
To open a Catering Business
Muffta joined the Business Skills Center at Starfish International to study Cookery and Pastry. She lives with her mother and siblings in a small family compound.
Following the passing of her father, Muffta's mother became the sole provider of the family, taking care of her and her siblings. During difficult times, Muffta took on various day jobs to help with familial expenses. She faced challenges such as affording materials for school practicals, paying school fees on time and having enough money for transportation.
Since joining the school, Muffta has gained extensive knowledge and skills in the classroom. She is now confident in her ability to bake an assortment of pastries and cook delicious, quality meals. She hopes that by the time she graduates, the delicacies she creates will be worthy of top chef quality. Muffta's dream is to set up her own catering business to support her family financially and help train other young people passionate about learning cookery and pastry.
To Promote Systems Change
Ana Miriam (age 17) is of Maya Kaqchikel heritage and a Girl Pioneer in 11th grade at MAIA Impact School. In 2023, she was selected as Guatemala’s only scholarship recipient to the American Field Service Exchange Program, opening the door for an extraordinary journey to study in Canada. For Ana Miriam, winning this scholarship was about inspiring her peers and the children in her community.
“I have many goals I want to achieve, one of which is graduating from university and becoming a political scientist. I envision myself being actively involved in spaces where I can support women’s political participation and improve the educational sector in my community and country. I want to make positive changes in my surroundings.” - Ana Miriam
To contribute to a Gender Just society
Ansh, a 12-year-old student at Ponglipur secondary school, lives with his parents and older sibling. Inspired by his participation in the Aarohini critical dialogue classes and boys' camp, Ansh took on the responsibility of assisting his mother with household chores. Despite facing criticism from his uncle, he continued to support his mother without hesitation.
One distressing day, Ansh intervened when his uncle, who was under the influence, physically abused his mother. He courageously stopped the violence and warned his uncle about the consequences. Gathering all family members, Ansh counseled them on women's rights and the laws against domestic violence, raising awareness within his household. Ansh continues to actively support his mother and encourages his friends and siblings to uphold gender justice principles, making a significant impact in his community.
To be a STEM Leader
As a child, Phung Tran lived in a poor, remote village in Vietnam with little opportunities, especially for girls. Fortunately, Sunflower Mission built its first elementary school in her village in 2002. Phung enrolled as a 4th grader, receiving a scholarship that supported her education all the way through college.
She aimed high and achieved her goals. Determined to pursue a career in science, technology, and engineering (STEM), she attended the only engineering college in Vietnam, usually reserved for boys, the rich, and the well-connected.
Phung joined Intel Vietnam as an intern and rose through the ranks to Engineering Manager. Earlier this year, she was awarded Intel’s Gordon Moore Hero of the Year in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to the community.
To be a Business Owner
Derlys, a young woman from Yarumales village in North Cauca (Colombia) lost her father and an older sister when she was a young girl. Determined to help support her mother and younger siblings, Derlys dreamed of building an event decoration business that would be known for its quality services and employ others in her community.
In 2021, Derlys entered FUNDAEC's Supporting Community Leaders (SCL) program where she gained essential skills in finance, administration, and event management. Today, Derlys's dream of running a successful business in service to her community has now come true.
Reflecting on her journey, Derlys remarked, “This program... has had an impact on my life because it taught me that I can make a living from a trade, help and contribute to the community, and acquire discipline and commitment to myself.”
Your gift of $132/year or $11/month educates one child for a year.
