Increase Opportunity through Education
Education Matters
We desire good things for our children; we want them to grow and thrive and walk confidently through their lives. Parents the world over desire good things for their children. In North America, children must be educated, but their parents have some freedom to choose the type of education they receive. Whether the choice is public, private, Christian, or home school, we all know that education is necessary for a strong future.
Reality for Many Children
Unfortunately, not every child in the world has equal access to education. In the majority world, far too many children spend their days walking long distances, along dangerous paths, collecting dirty water for their families. They are at risk of injury and sexual assault. By the time they complete this task, which can take many hours, they simply do not have the energy to learn.
If children do have the time, families in the majority world do not always have the financial resources to send their children to school. It is a harsh reality that some must choose whether to feed their children or educate them. For this reason, many children lack equal opportunities for education.
There Is Hope
But there is hope! When someone intentionally chooses to give generously to educate a child they may never meet; it opens doors to increase opportunity, restore dignity, and ignite hope in children, their families, and communities that will continue to have a ripple effect.
Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela
Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 NLT
Tino’s Story
At a graduation ceremony at a boarding school in western Sierra Leone, the new Head of the Science Department was introduced. Tino took the stage and congratulated the 105 students on their diligent efforts. His life is a living reminder of the impact of investing in children’s education.
Tino received support throughout his entire educational journey from primary school through to his university education. He is a powerful reminder of the long-term impact of investing in a child’s life. As a young boy, Tino was given a chance for a hope-filled future. Now a man, he is giving back, filling more children with hope for their futures.
Tino is a testimony to the power of opportunity, dignity, and hope that comes when ongoing support is given. Tino is now giving back and empowering the next generation to do the same.
You can help a child access educational opportunities to open doors to a hope-filled future.