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📚Empowering Futures: A Testimony from Waseem, Father of Uvail At SLI, we believe every child deserves a quality education, regardless of financial barriers. Here’s a heartfelt testimony from Waseem, one of the parents benefiting from our scholarship program: Waseem, Father of Uvail: "I am Uvail’s Father. I am not an educated man and this is the main reason I don’t have a respectable job in society. I have two children but in this era of inflation, after spending all my income to meet bills and house rent, I don’t have that much money left to send my children to private school for a quality education. Many thanks to the scholarship program which makes it possible for my kid to attend the English Medium school. Every day after he comes from school, my son talks about his teachers and how they are creatively teaching him. I become glad when I see my child coloring the pictures and speaking the sounds of the English alphabet. Once again thank you for providing a scholarship to my kid. I think that if I had this opportunity, my situation would be different, I would be raising my family differently. I am doing cleaning work but I don’t want my kids to do the same job in the future. I want them to prosper." Waseem’s story reminds us why we strive to make education accessible to all. By supporting our scholarship program, you are helping us transform lives and build a brighter future for children like Uvail. Together, we can break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation to achieve their dreams. 🙏 Thank you for your continued support! 🙏 #EducationForAll #EmpowermentThroughEducation #ScholarshipProgram #ChangingLives #FutureLeaders #Nonprofit

Summer state of mind? We've got just what you need ☀️ Academic Approach may be the pinnacle of ACT and SAT tutoring services, but it should come as no surprise that this is only the beginning of their academic expertise. They also offer: ✏️ Summertime tutoring to ensure students stay fresh and up to date on everything they learned throughout the year ✏️ Tutoring throughout the year to support students with schoolwork ✏️ Help with particularly tricky classes ✏️ Middle school and high school prep ✏️ Support for skills that may have slipped through the cracks during the difficulties of COVID-19 schooling years No matter what your summertime itinerary holds, Academic Approach has what your students need to feel set up for success in their futures. Check out their full article on our Make It Better website to learn more about the resources they provide https://lnkd.in/eT7ZTDQB Oh yeah, and... Stay cool 😎 #nonprofit #philanthropy #makeitbetter #yousaidit #bettermakers #bettereducation #summer #schoolsout #summerbreak 

Nestled within the rustic landscapes of rural communities lies a silent struggle against educational #disparity. Yet, amidst this challenge, stands a beacon of hope - PlungeSmile, an NGO dedicated to nurturing the untapped potential of underprivileged children. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Goals; setting individuals on transformative journeys; breaking barriers and illuminating futures through tailored educational interventions remain parts of our core objectives as a group. Through tireless dedication and unwavering commitment, we are lighting the path to a brighter future, where every child, regardless of circumstances of birth, has the opportunity to dream, learn, and succeed. Be a part of our mission today, by either nominating a public school for possible #intervention or by making actual #donations of any kind - financial and/or material. Don't you feel these align so well with your organization's #crs objectives? While don't you, then, see our initiatives as opportunities for your esteem organization? Simply log on to https://lnkd.in/d9EYbWNd for all information you need to get started. #education #uno #futurism #support #csr #motivation #inclusivelearning #socialmedia #socialnetworking #ruraldevelopment

At Octa, we believe in investing in the future. That’s why we proudly support the IKamvaYouth project, providing after-school education for youths in Johannesburg. Together, we’re empowering the next generation with the knowledge and skills to succeed! Through our partnership, we’re helping to create opportunities for young minds to explore their potential, get help with future career choices, and positively impact their communities. In addition to academic support, IkamvaYouth will facilitate workshops, homework support, mentoring and psychological sessions for the project participants. Students will also receive assistance in applying for one to three post-school placement opportunities. What are your thoughts on supporting youth education? Share your insights in the comments, and let’s discuss how we can all contribute to a brighter future! #Charity #YouthEducation #GivingBack #SocialImpact #SocialResponsibility

🎓 Today, on National Higher Education Day, let's delve into the transformative power of higher education in shaping future careers and opportunities. At Educate. Radiate. Elevate., we recognize the pivotal role it plays in unlocking doors to #success for all #students, regardless of their background or circumstances. 🌟Through our tutoring programs, mentorship initiatives, and comprehensive #educational resources, we're dedicated to equipping underprivileged students with the tools and support they need to access higher education. 💪 Our goal is to #empower them to excel academically and realize their full potential, paving the way for a brighter future and enhanced career prospects. 🌟However, we acknowledge that we cannot achieve this mission alone. With the generous support of donors like you, we can make higher education a tangible reality for even more deserving young people, ensuring that no one is left behind. 💡 Together, let's break down barriers and forge pathways to success for underprivileged students. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲. 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺! #NationalHigherEducationDay #AccessToEducation #DonateNow #EmpowerStudents

Bridging the gap isn’t just about filling a couple cracks—it’s about creating a stronger foundation where every student has the opportunity to succeed. 🏗️ 🏃 By providing flexible, immediate support through our FAST Funds, we help students stay focused on achieving their goals. 🗣️ By championing student voices through our Changemakers Fellowship, we empower students to lead initiatives to help their peers on campus. 🫶 And by collaborating with educators and partners to create the #RealCollege Curriculum, we're developing tools to help campuses cultivate supportive communities that empower students to thrive. As we look ahead, we know that our work is more vital than ever. To see the kinds of challenges students will face in the coming years, look no further than Project 2025 or this insightful article on how the children of undocumented parents may forgo college altogether because applying for the FAFSA could lead to deportation: https://lnkd.in/gKubAt82 We know even more hurdles are coming than we can anticipate, but as Traci Kirtley said in her Letter from the Executive Director: 💬 "The road in front of us is still one we gladly take: we will continue fighting to build a bridge between where students are and the degrees they’re pushing towards. We will continue acting when we see chances to affect institutional change. And we look forward to new partnerships and new opportunities for sustainable, lasting impact, with our students leading the way, because when they tell us what they need, we believe them. We hope you’re with us." 🎓Join us this #GivingTuesday and donate here: https://lnkd.in/gKY_XtXw #SupportStudents #EquityInEducation #HigherEd #StudentSuccess

Giving Tuesday pro tip: here are two free, easy ways to get a bit more value out of a donation. 1. If you are making a donation because you are somehow prompted by someone in your life - maybe they work there or volunteer there, serve on the board, or have received services from them - there's almost always a place to leave a note or a dedication or say the gift is in honor of someone. List that person's name! It's easy, it doesn't cost anything, and good nonprofits will tell that person about it. I just did this today, with a gift that came in dedicated to one of our incredible campus leaders. It made me feel really good about that leader, I passed it on to her and it made her feel good, and I bet it made that donor feel good, too. And, it increases everyone's connection to the work of the organization. Free intangible benefit just by typing in someone's name. 2. If it's not because of a particular person, you can likely also list a reason you made the donation. We received a donation today that said, "UIC Fast Fund has helped my students get past financial issues that might have derailed their semester. This is a great resource for our students!" A comment like that can be super helpful to an organization in promoting their work (see how I just did that?). It only takes a minute to write that, and in addition to your donation, you've just provided some valuable content. Happy Giving Tuesday, everyone.

Literacy is the foundation for opportunity, growth, and connection. It’s more than reading and writing—it’s about unlocking potential, building confidence, and accessing the tools to engage with the world. Because literacy is more than a skill - it's a bridge to equity, inclusion, and progress. In Mid Canterbury, we're not just talking about literacy, we're taking action and changing the future for our children. Advance Ashburton Community Foundation is proud to fund the BOOST Literacy programme in collaboration with Mackenzie Charitable Foundation and Heartland Bank LTD. This year, more than 200 children in 19 schools throughout Mid Canterbury and in homeschooling, participated in BOOST. These children, identified as needing extra support in literacy, received 2 hours of free tuition every week for 30 weeks, supported one-on-one by trained volunteer tutors. In 2025, children involved in BOOST gained an average of one year in spelling age over the 30 week programme. This is an outstanding result, especially considering that many of the children involved in BOOST are neurodiverse, have behavioural challenges, or English is not their first language. However, one of the greatest results of the programme is the increased confidence these children gain which translates to progress across all areas of the curriculum. In Mid Canterbury, we're working together to ensure everyone has the power to write their own story. #advanceashburton #midcanterbury #literacymatters #education #empowerment #inclusion #communityimpact