By Oluwafemi Opeyemi | Media Head
Education can change the direction of a child’s life, but for many children in vulnerable communities, the opportunity to attend school is still out of reach.
Our project was established to support children whose families are struggling to meet the cost of education. Through this initiative, we aim to help 2,000 out-of-school children return to the classroom by providing assistance with essential educational needs such as school fees, uniforms, books, and learning materials.
PROJEECT HIGHLIGHTS
Over the course of this project, our outreach efforts have helped us identify children who are currently out of school and families facing serious financial barriers to their children’s education.
Our engagement with communities has also helped us better understand the reasons children remain out of school. For some families, the cost of school requirements is simply beyond what they can afford. For others, prolonged absence from school can expose children to risks such as child labour, exploitation, and spending extended periods on the streets.
These experiences continue to remind us why this project is important and why sustained support is needed.
CURRENT CHALLENGES
One of the biggest obstacles we currently face is funding.
It has been more than one year since this project last received financial support.
This extended period without funding has made it difficult for us to provide assistance to new beneficiaries at the level we would like. It has also affected our ability to distribute educational materials consistently and maintain regular follow-up with children and families who need support.
Meanwhile, the need has not reduced. Families continue to face economic pressure, and there are still children who remain out of school simply because their parents or caregivers cannot afford the costs involved.
THE NEED FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT
We believe that a child should not have to lose access to education because their family cannot afford school fees, uniforms, books, or other basic requirements.
With renewed support, we hope to reach more children, assist families with the immediate educational needs of their children, and strengthen our follow-up efforts to ensure that beneficiaries remain connected to school.
Our goal of reaching 2,000 out-of-school children remains unchanged. However, achieving that goal requires the support of people and organisations who believe that every child deserves an opportunity to learn.
OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT
We are hopeful about rebuilding momentum around this project and expanding our reach to more communities.
We invite GlobalGiving donors, partners, and supporters to stand with us as we work to reopen opportunities for children who are still waiting to return to school.
Your support can help turn a waiting child into a school-going child and give them the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a better future.
Together, we can help make education accessible to more vulnerable children.
By Oluwafemi Opeyemi | Media Head
By Ejiro Rose Blanchard | CEO
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