Our mission is to empower families to end extreme poverty in their lives. We believe that education is a critical component to ensuring long-term, sustainable empowerment for families and transforming communities as a whole.

Our goal is to fund 20 classrooms – providing 400 children the opportunity to change not only their lives, but the lives of their families and the community as a whole.

We believe it is possible. 

Believe in a Student

Every $50 invests in education for a student for one month

Believe in a Teacher

Every $150 covers the salary for one teacher at our schools

Believe in a Class

Every $10,000 empowers an entire classroom for one year! 

We believe in education, and we ask you to believe with us

Progress, So Far

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$46,200

“Hands down, schools are one of the most important out of any other work we’re doing. And it’s not just about an education. It’s about nutritious food and clean water, physical and mental health, and giving parents more time to work knowing their children are cared for.” 

– Rod Davis, Dominican Republic Local Leader

Education transforms communities and breaks the cycle of extreme poverty, causing opportunity & hope to flourish in entire regions. A high-quality education saves children’s lives, promotes girls’ and women’s rights, and makes people healthier. It boosts economic growth, reduces poverty, and is proven to increase income directly. 

Your support helps fund classrooms, employ teachers, and educate students

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Impact

Your generosity has enabled thousands of students to believe a better future is possible, and to achieve it. Hear some of their stories.

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Training for Success

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Empowerment Breeds Empowerment

Empowerment Breeds Empowerment

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A Bright Young Star

A Bright Young Star

The children at Yahve Shamma have grown so much over the years! We have watched some grow from toddlers into secondary school students, and some almost on their way into adulthood. It has been such a gift to see the beautiful family that has grown and thrived, all...

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Help One Now

PO Box 26716
Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone: (919) 230-6259

501(c)(3) (2009, U.S.)
EIN: 26-3618295