Turn Your Passion Into Impact

From birthday fundraisers to community marathons, creative art auctions to game nights, there’s no limit to how you can make a difference! And the good news, the funds you raise will go directly to providing access to quality education, creating safe learning spaces, and transforming the future for children across Africa.

An Invitation: Be a Superhero For Children​

Sisianu, was 8 years old when she was pulled out of child labor and enrolled into school. Today she is in university studying to be a journalist. Through her advocacy, she wants to empower and motivate young people who are marginalized to be their best selves. Imagine if we never got to Sisianu, would she have been married off, trafficked, subject to hard labor, with no way to build a better life for herself, family and community?

When you fundraise for education, you’ll inspire your community to join you in our mission to bring education to every child. And the best part? You become our Superhero and part of a growing movement of changemakers for education. Be the reason a child gets to learn. Be the change. Start your fundraiser today.

What will you do for education?

From running marathons to hosting art shows, from birthday fundraisers to workplace campaigns — our community has shown there’s no limit to the creativity and passion that can fuel a child’s education.

Now it’s your turn. What will you do for education?

Support a Fundraiser

Not ready to launch your own campaign but still want to make a difference? You absolutely can. Explore active Slum2School fundraisers below and join others in powering a child’s journey to education.

Havard Moves For Slum2School

By Harvard Alumni, Nigeria

Together We Lift

By Fareed Oladejo

Christmas In A Box

By Slum2School Africa

Make your next birthday unforgettable

Instead of asking for gifts, Ogemdi pledged her birthday to send more children to school, but also experienced something extraordinary herself.

And the moment she’ll never forget?
“The most rewarding part was the deep sense of fulfillment. For the first time, I
realized the best gift wasn’t for me, it was the impact I could make on others.”

Inspired? (We are too.) Consider donating your birthday to education.

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Or reach out to us, we’re here to help you curate a campaign that matches your goals and passion with measurable impact. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about fundraising for education. 

 Email our Campaign Experience Team at [email protected]

Pledge a Birthday

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References

  1. Global Education Monitoring Report Team (2016). Education for people and planet: creating sustainable futures for all.
  2. Comms, D. (2021). The ripple effects of investing in girls’ education. Plan International Australia.
  3. Comms, D. (2021). The ripple effects of investing in girls’ education. Plan International Australia.
  4. Comms, D. (2021). The ripple effects of investing in girls’ education. Plan International Australia.
  5. Global Education Monitoring Report (2023). 244M children won’t start the new school year.
  6. World Bank. (2019). Ending learning poverty: What will it take?
  7. Fatunmole, M. (2023). Key data on early childhood education in Nigeria. The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19
  8. Enoch, A. (2024) Quality education delivers growth – but Africa’s scorecard remains poor. ISS Africa.
  9. UNESCO. (2022). 244 M children won’t start the new school year. Paris: UNESCO.
  10. Fatunmole, M. (2023). Key data on early childhood education in Nigeria. The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19.
  11. World Bank. (2019). Ending learning poverty: What will it take?. World Bank.
  12. Quality education delivers growth – but Africa’s scorecard remains poor | ISS Africa. (n.d.). ISS Africa.
  13. Heminway, J., & Heminway, J. (2023). Why Becoming Educated is Hard in Sub-Saharan Africa – Especially for Girls – The Water Project. The Water Project.
  14. UNICEF, (2021), Transforming Education in Africa.
  15. World Economic Forum. (2023), How Africa’s youth will drive global growth.

Every sponsorship supports:

  • Construction: Eco-friendly school facilities built with locally sourced, sustainable materials

  • Innovation: Solar power, rainwater collection, biogas, gardens, and internet access.

  • Learning & Support: Scholarships, teachers, health services, and psychosocial care.

  • Sustainability: Training, monitoring, and integration into public systems.

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Library & Innovation Lab

Every Green Academy includes a library, STEM and Innovation lab, giving children access to books, technology, and digital resources. This opens doors to coding, research, and global learning experiences that prepare them for the future.

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Biogas Systems

Waste from the school is converted into biogas through a clean, closed-loop system. This provides safe cooking energy and powers the backup generator – reducing pollution, improving sanitation, and teaching children about renewable energy in action.

 
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Full Annual Scholarships

Each Green Academy provides 250+ underserved children with free, high-quality education. Scholarships cover tuition and also books, meals, healthcare, psychosocial support, and skills development, ensuring every child has the tools to thrive.

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Open-Air Design

Classrooms are designed with circular, open-air structures that maximize natural airflow and light. This reduces heat, lowers energy use, and creates healthier learning environments, without the need for costly air conditioning.

 
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Rainwater Systems

Green Academies are built with rooftop rainwater collection systems. Rainwater is stored, filtered, and treated to provide safe drinking water for students, teachers, and the wider community-improving health and reducing time spent fetching water.

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Gardens & Biodiversity

Outdoor gardens and biodiversity spaces make learning hands-on and holistic. Children grow food, study ecosystems, and learn sustainable
agriculture. These green spaces also support nutrition programs, providing fresh produce for students.

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Satellite Internet

For many communities, Green Academies provide their very first internet connection. Through satellite technology, children gain access to digital learning, global knowledge, and virtual mentorship. It also connects teachers and families to new opportunities and resources.

 
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Solar Power

Every Green Academy runs fully on clean solar energy. This ensures classrooms, labs, and digital tools stay powered without reliance on
unstable grids or generators. With solar, learning continues seamlessly, even at night or during power cuts.

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Built with sustainably sourced bamboo, reclaimed wood, and locally sourced materials- reducing carbon emissions while providing durable, safe spaces for learning. These materials are low-cost, renewable, and naturally cooling, perfect for Africa’s climate.