Education  Niger Project #23950

Bring Lights, Books and Computers to Niger

by Rain for the Sahel and Sahara
Bring Lights, Books and Computers to Niger
Bring Lights, Books and Computers to Niger
Bring Lights, Books and Computers to Niger
Bring Lights, Books and Computers to Niger
Bring Lights, Books and Computers to Niger
Bring Lights, Books and Computers to Niger

Project Report | Mar 27, 2025
Back and Better than Ever!

By Katherine Kolios | Executive Director

Thrilled to be back at school after delays!
Thrilled to be back at school after delays!

Many organizations operating in Niger have cut education funding to focus on “essential needs.” RAIN believes that education IS an essential need, an opportunity that cannot be replaced. Students and their families agree.

Unfortunately, even the most committed students got a tough start to the school year after the intense rainy season (200% more rain than in prior years) resulted in over 1 million Nigeriens displaced. Heavy flooding resulted in neighborhoods and homes being wiped away - and the Agadez Learning Center did not escape the damage.

Fortunately, our team doesn't shy away from a challenge!

After rushing to complete critical repairs, 60 girls were settled into the center and ready for their first day at school!

These girls all come from rural areas where they do not have local access to secondary schools. The residential Agadez Learning Center provides room and board, creating a pathway to education - all in a safe and supportive learning environment.

The girls live in dormitories, receieve 3 balanced meals a day (plus snacks - of course!), attend the local middle school, and benefit from the additional academic and extracurricular offerings at the center. Between supplementary math lessons, soccer, and tende dances - they keep busy!

Remarkably, in 2023-2024, we saw improved academic outcomes – even with the year’s unique challenges. The data suggests that this vulnerable youth population is being insulated and that they are leveraging the opportunities available to them to achieve a higher degree of academic success. These students and their dogged determination are what motivate us to believe that success is possible, even against seemingly impossible odds.

We are bringing that energy with us into 2025 and beyond!

Severe regional flooding degraded terrain
Severe regional flooding degraded terrain
Heavy rains also required infrastructure repair
Heavy rains also required infrastructure repair
After all that, we're glad to study again!
After all that, we're glad to study again!

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Rain for the Sahel and Sahara

Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire - USA
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Twitter: @rain4sahara
Project Leader:
Jacob Dolan-Bath
Portsmouth , New Hampshire United States
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