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HAND OF HOPE…

In 2012, Sharon was 7 years old and had never been to school. Her dad had passed on and her mum could barely provide one meal per day for her and her 4 younger siblings. One busy Saturday afternoon after an advocacy program, we saw Sharon sleeping by the community walkway. She had a tray filled with goods which she was meant to sell. She was smart and beautiful. She couldn’t communicate properly with us but her smile was enough to melt our hearts. We took her back home and her mum accepted our offer to send her to school. Today, Sharon is one of our brightest pupils and her willingness to learn has encouraged several other children in her community to go to school.

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OUR IMPACT

Over the last 3 years, with the help of over 5000 volunteers from 25 countries, we have supported over 600 children just like Sharon to go to school and impacted over 3000 children through our medical support and various psycho-social support programs. These children need our continued support to stay in school.  We have also within this time, renovated dilapidated schools, adopted schools, provided infrastructure and learning aids for children and implemented various outstanding projects.

However, there remain thousands of children who need this opportunity to go to school and bring their dreams to life. Our goal is to find and help them, one child at a time…

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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.
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  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?
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  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.