In a small village just outside Akindele, 12-year-old Chioma walks 5 kilometers each morning to school—barefoot, book in hand, and eyes full of hope. She dreams of becoming a doctor. But without support, that dream may never leave the page.
At Friends of Akindele, we’ve seen time and again: education is not just about books—it’s about breaking cycles.
When a child receives a scholarship, school supplies, or mentorship from our team, they’re not just learning math or science. They’re gaining confidence, dignity, and a belief that their future matters. And when one child rises, they lift their family—and eventually their entire community.
“Give a child a fish, they eat for a day. Teach a child to read, they change the world.”
Thanks to donors like you, over 500 children have stayed in school this past year. Some are now in secondary school. Others are the first in their families to graduate.
But the need is still great.
Hundreds more wait for support—uniforms they can’t afford, fees their families can’t pay, mentors they’ve never had.
You can be the reason a child like Chioma stays in school.
A monthly gift of just $10 covers school fees for one student
