Education changes lives

Join our mission to empower children in Côte d’Ivoire with access to schooling, protection from abuse, and essential sexual education.

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The reality in rural Côte d’Ivoire

Life in rural villages in Côte d’Ivoire is tough. There are few opportunities, and children often have little to do beyond helping their families. The quality of life is low, and healthcare is difficult to access.

Many children drop out of school, even before finishing primary education, to assist their parents at home or in the fields. For young girls, early pregnancies are a major issue, cutting short their chances for development. Boys often copy the behavior of adults around them and rarely receive proper sexual education or life skills.

Most families depend entirely on the land and good weather to survive. Economic development and trade are very limited. This keeps communities locked in a cycle of poverty, where farming or early marriage becomes the only future for many children.

Leaving the village in search of a better life in the city is rarely successful. Cities are tough environments, and most rural children lack the education, skills, and support they need to thrive. Only about 2% of those who leave rural communities manage to build a better life.

But those few who do succeed often give back — supporting their home villages with knowledge, financial help, and networks. They can make a lasting difference in the places they came from.

The government provides access to primary education in villages, but the academic potential that exists often goes unnoticed and unsupported — and ultimately wasted.

Our mission

We aim to break this cycle.

Our mission is to create a simple, sustainable way to support children with potential — helping them continue their education during and beyond primary school.

We believe in working with what’s already there: local schools, women’s associations, and community networks. By building on local strengths, learning from what works, and sharing success across villages, we can create long-term change.

If we help even a few children escape poverty through education, we believe the impact will multiply — creating a brighter future for many.

"Supporting this foundation has been one of the most meaningful decisions I’ve made. Knowing that my contribution helps a child stay in school and dream beyond the village is incredibly powerful. This is real, lasting change."

— Sarah M., donor since 2022