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Our Success Story!!! In 2018- A total of 5 Children sponsored to school In 2019- 19 children In 2020- 31 children In 2021- 39 children In 2022- 50 children In 2023-53 children In 2024- A total of 69 children sponsored!!!! A big thank you to our donors and partners!!! We are not stopping! We can do more! To be a part of taking more children back to school, call: 07038111578 or send a mail to flickersofhope@gmail.com Why you need to come on board quickly? The rate of poverty and insurgency is on the rise in Nigeria, especially in the Northern states. The increasing rate of family displacement has directly affected the number of out-of-school children. This increases the vulnerability of children to child labor and abuse, and subsequently social vices including substance use and abuse, etc. This project is aimed at supporting the education of children (primary school leavers) who are unable to further their education due to either their poor family background and/or displacement due to insurgency through their Junior Secondary School years (JSS1-3) and senior school (in special cases). This is to ensure that beneficiaries are able to concentrate and perform optimally among their contemporaries in school. Our goal is to see the beneficiaries acquire the requisite formal and informal skills to perform excellently in their chosen endeavors. #education #back2school #enrollment

Empathy is a basic human emotion; one we need more of during these challenging times. All the citizens of this world deserve to have their basic needs met for food security and education. Empathy leads to understanding and action through compassion. Last year I joined the board of KUEF. As we address the challenges in our own country, our Kenyan brothers and sisters are facing unprecedented concerns with ongoing food insecurity and non-payment of government funds for education dating back five years.  There is an on-going crisis in Kenya for food, water, and education. Please review our annual giving needs (here: https://lnkd.in/gBm7S2UZ) to see if you might be interested in joining us to help improve education and fight poverty. The link above for our annual outreach is one of many ways you can participate. A hand up, not a handout is our motto through education.

In 2015, the Tanzanian government eliminated school fees for government schools, but only for enrollment. Families are still burdened with the costs of uniforms, school supplies, food, and more. These expenses are overwhelming for families already struggling with poverty. The removal of school fees didn't come with additional funding for schools, leading to a 33% increase in enrollment but resulting in overcrowded, underfunded, and under-resourced schools. Many children may be physically present in school, but effective learning is still out of reach. Schools often request unregulated "contributions" from families to cover essential costs like food and building improvements, making education unaffordable for many. Join us in addressing these challenges and creating a brighter future for our students in rural Tanzania. #GreatMinds #EdLeaders #Parents #Students #Teachers #Parents #EdChat #PassionDriven #EducationForAll #Literacy #EducationMatters

If everything goes well with the preparation and the political situation in Haiti, school year should start on September 17th. Did you know that more than 90% of Haiti’s schools are run privately? This means that schools rely mainly on tuition and fees to cover costs due to very little (if any) public funding. Because of this, many families cannot afford to send their children to school, choosing to sacrifice education in order to cut expenses. Worldwide, Haiti is ranked 177th out of 186 countries for education spending. The few public, government-funded schools are concentrated in highly urbanized areas such as the country’s capital of Port-au-Prince – far away from the rural community of Grand-Bois. Approximately 57% of primary students are enrolled in schools and only 30% make it to the sixth grade. Secondary schools enroll only 20% of the school-age population. Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas and the 3rd poorest country in the world. Approximately 2.5 million Haitians live in extreme poverty, earning below $1.25 per day. The need for quality education programs is of utmost importance to provide a hand up from poverty. Learn more about our #EducationPrograms at https://lnkd.in/eQtAzV5e

𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝟑𝟎 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬? Listen to my colleague Nima Saeed share why school feeding matters. Today, on International Day of Education, we’re drawing attention to the fact that in Somalia, 𝟑 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥. Primary school gross enrollment is just 32%, and dropout rates are consistently high. School meals are more than just food, they’re often the only nutritious meal a child gets in a day. But they’re also so much more: ➡️They keep kids in school, especially girls. ➡️They ease the financial burden on families and allow them to save. ➡️They help build stronger communities and local food systems. ➡️And they create opportunities to break cycles of poverty. Right now, funding gaps mean we’ve had to scale down how many children we reach with school meals across the country. I’ve met families who’ve shared how much this program has changed their lives, how it helps keep girls in classrooms, schools open, and hope alive. Schools are often the main gathering point and a key center in communities, bringing everyone together. But without support, the ripple effects can be devastating: fewer kids in school, girls being pulled out, schools at risk of closing, and families struggling even more. School meals enable education and with it, the possibility of breaking cycles of struggle and lack of opportunities.

🌿 Community Effort: Empowering Education for All 🌸 Providing education to children living in poverty takes a village—a collective effort that involves the entire community. Together, we can ensure that children have the resources, encouragement, and safe environments they need to thrive in school. 📚✨ 🌱 School Fees Assistance: For families living below the poverty line, paying school fees can be a major barrier to education. By providing financial assistance, we help children stay in school and continue their education without interruption. 🌍 Parental and Community Involvement: Active involvement from parents and community members makes all the difference. When parents support their children's learning journey, it creates a ripple effect that motivates students and enhances their performance. 🌿 Provision of Resources: Many rural schools in Kenya lack essential resources like textbooks and teaching aids. By providing these materials, we’re helping create a more dynamic and engaging learning environment. Together, let’s make education accessible for every child. 💖 https://lnkd.in/gTK7QHDQ #EducationForAll #CommunitySupport #KenyaEmpowerment #SchoolFeesAssistance #100Humanitarians #SustainableChange #ChildrensEducation #RuralSchools #BreakingBarriers #EmpoweringCommunities

From the beginning of June, we have been engaged in our winter drive project, delivering crocheted winter socks to keep our beneficiaries warm this winter by visiting their households. During these visits, we've gained valuable insights into our beneficiaries' needs. As we celebrate the Day of the African Child 2024, with the theme "Education for all children in Africa: the time is now," We are excited to announce that through the Winter Drive project, we have begun selecting participants for our upcoming health-themed camp in August 2024. The camp will provide a platform for participants to enhance their knowledge and learn skills in maintaining good physical and mental health. Key takeaways will include first-aid skills and coping mechanisms when experiencing adversity. The lasting impact we hope to create with this camp is to improve the participants' health and well-being; empowering them to explore and excel in all opportunities or adversity they face, including education. The Winter Drive project has helped us identify barriers hindering children in rural Zimbabwe from accessing education. Some of these challenges include long walking distances, sometimes up to 10km or more, where children have to travel on foot in cold weather to get to school. Additionally, the lack of adequate winter clothing/uniforms creates further hardship. These challenges often lead to poor concentration in school, lower grades, absenteeism, and even sexual or economic exploitation. Urgent action is needed to address these issues, as the Day of the African Child theme reminds us, "Education for all children in Africa: the time is now." #Mukundi #mukundicares #OvercomingObstacles #winterdrive #spreadingwarmth #DayoftheAfricanChild

New Post: 2024 in Review – One in Three Children in Conflict and Fragile Countries Out of School – New Analysis - https://lnkd.in/eqbHXqzt in Review – One in Three Children in Conflict and Fragile Countries Out of School – New Analysishttps://lnkd.in/eh6mbTA9 States of America// — One in three children living in conflict or fragile countries around the world were out of school in 2024, which was three times the rate of children globally missing out on education, according to a new analysis by Save the Children. Emergency support will be delivered by ACTED and UNICEF in partnership with the Government of Pakistan and local partners, reaching over 80,000 children impacted by the devastating floods United States of America// -- One in three children living in conflict or fragile countries around the world were out of school in 2024, which was three times the rate of children globally missing out on education, according to a new analysis by Save the Children. Research found around 103 million school-aged children - or one in three - living in 34 of the countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected or fragile missed out on education in 2024.  This was significantly higher than the one in 10 children out of school globally, underscoring the strong link between conflict or fragility and missed learning. In Sudan, 17.4 million children are out of school amid the ongoing conflict, which started in April 2023. In Gaza, where 96% of school buildings have been damaged or destroyed by Israeli airstrikes since October 2023, all 625,000 school-age children missed out on education.  Nigeria, considered by the World Bank as conflict-affected, has one of the highest numbers of children out of school in the world, with over 18 million children missing education, as poverty, insecurity and socio-cultural practices and norms that keep children, particularly girls, out of school intersect to affect education. The situation is made worse by increasing attacks on schools, particularly in the north of the country, as well as devastating climate disasters such as floods in September that led the Borno state government to close all schools. Kyariyam, 12, was displaced with her family when floods hit her home in Borno state, in northeast Nigeria, in September. The family’s belongings, including the children’s books and school uniforms, were washed away in the floods, which also destroyed half of their school. Save the Children supported Kyariyam’s education with evening classes to make up for school. “I feel really bad that I’m no longer able to go to school. I constantly worry about how I will catch up. I loved learning, and my favourite subjects were mathematics, basic science, business studies, and

New Post: 2024 in Review – One in Three Children in Conflict and Fragile Countries Out of School – New Analysis - https://lnkd.in/enNht7w7 in Review – One in Three Children in Conflict and Fragile Countries Out of School – New Analysishttps://lnkd.in/eXBb_QvH States of America// — One in three children living in conflict or fragile countries around the world were out of school in 2024, which was three times the rate of children globally missing out on education, according to a new analysis by Save the Children. Emergency support will be delivered by ACTED and UNICEF in partnership with the Government of Pakistan and local partners, reaching over 80,000 children impacted by the devastating floods United States of America// -- One in three children living in conflict or fragile countries around the world were out of school in 2024, which was three times the rate of children globally missing out on education, according to a new analysis by Save the Children. Research found around 103 million school-aged children - or one in three - living in 34 of the countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected or fragile missed out on education in 2024.  This was significantly higher than the one in 10 children out of school globally, underscoring the strong link between conflict or fragility and missed learning. In Sudan, 17.4 million children are out of school amid the ongoing conflict, which started in April 2023. In Gaza, where 96% of school buildings have been damaged or destroyed by Israeli airstrikes since October 2023, all 625,000 school-age children missed out on education.  Nigeria, considered by the World Bank as conflict-affected, has one of the highest numbers of children out of school in the world, with over 18 million children missing education, as poverty, insecurity and socio-cultural practices and norms that keep children, particularly girls, out of school intersect to affect education. The situation is made worse by increasing attacks on schools, particularly in the north of the country, as well as devastating climate disasters such as floods in September that led the Borno state government to close all schools. Kyariyam, 12, was displaced with her family when floods hit her home in Borno state, in northeast Nigeria, in September. The family’s belongings, including the children’s books and school uniforms, were washed away in the floods, which also destroyed half of their school. Save the Children supported Kyariyam’s education with evening classes to make up for school. “I feel really bad that I’m no longer able to go to school. I constantly worry about how I will catch up. I loved learning, and my favourite subjects were mathematics, basic science, business studies, and

Luminos Fund is an organization on a mission to ensure every child has access to joyful, foundational learning, especially those who face barriers due to poverty, crisis, or discrimination. In 2023 alone, Luminos reached an incredible 59,069 out-of-school children, bringing their total impact to over a quarter of a million children since inception. Their programs transform the lives of children in marginalized communities across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. For example: 📚 In Liberia, a recent study showed that students in the Luminos program learn 90% of what the average Liberian learns in their lifetime—in just one year. 📚 In Ethiopia’s Tigray region, Luminos relaunched its program to support children affected by war and displacement, incorporating trauma-healing components alongside education. 📚 In Ghana, Luminos students achieve foundational literacy and numeracy skills through an engaging, interactive curriculum that makes learning effective and joyful. Luminos' approach emphasizes small class sizes, local teacher training, and community engagement, ensuring that over 90% of students transition successfully into government schools. Organizations like Luminos Fund remind us of the transformative power of education to change lives and build brighter futures. Their impactful work deeply inspires me. Through organizations like Luminos Fund, children facing education challenges are given hope and a future. #EducationForAll #EquityInEducation #ImpactfulChange Source: Luminos Fund Annual Report 2023