Sponsor a Student in a village in Nigeria

by Shining Light Beach School Foundation
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Sponsor a Student in a village in Nigeria
Sponsor a Student in a village in Nigeria
Sponsor a Student in a village in Nigeria

Summary

All children have hopes and dreams. The starting point for these hopes and dreams is a good education. Shining Light School is a small school in the remote village of Ishahayi, Nigeria that helps children take this first step to a brighter future. By sponsoring a child you ensure that they can stay in school and keep working towards achieving their dreams. For many the dream is to help their community so the impact is exponential

$20,000
total goal
$13,855
remaining
9
donors
1
monthly donor
1
fundraiser
4
years

Challenge

Most pupils in the school come from families that struggle to make ends meet. The village is remote and opportunities limited. Parents make many sacrifices to keep their children in school as they want them to excel and rise above their current circumstances.

Solution

By sponsoring a student, you will help us keep more children in school, irrespective of their family's financial position.

Long-Term Impact

Educated children evolves into a more educated community with more opportunities. Many of the children return to the community and everyone benefits. One of the teachers at Shining Light School was educated at the school

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Organization Information

Shining Light Beach School Foundation

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos - Nigeria
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
Lynsey Elston
Ikoyi , Lagos Nigeria
$6,146 raised of $20,000 goal
 
55 donations
$13,855 to go
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