Education in Africa
Education is one of the surest ways out of poverty, yet many children in rural Africa learn in crowded classrooms without books, or leave school because their families cannot pay the costs.
You can fund scholarships, build classrooms, provide textbooks and computers, train teachers, or keep a child in school.
Donate nowCauses you can give to
EducationScholarships
Secondary and university scholarships for bright students who can't afford fees.
$80 books and supplies for a scholar for a year.
Target$123,731
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EducationSchool construction
Build safe classrooms where children now learn under trees.
$60 a desk for three pupils.
Target$58,699
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EducationBooks and computers
Textbooks, libraries and solar-powered computer labs.
$60 sets of core textbooks for two pupils.
Target$54,778
DonateEducationTeacher training
Better teaching methods for teachers in overcrowded classrooms.
$80 teaching materials for two classrooms.
Target$44,484
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Children's welfareKeep children in school
Fees, uniforms and supplies for children about to drop out.
$50 exercise books, pens and school bags for two pupils.
Target$45,203
DonateGuides and stories
- How to Donate to Africa from the USA: Every Way to Give, and Where Your Money GoesA practical guide to donate to Africa from anywhere in the United States. Choose a cause, give tax-deductibly to a 501(c)(3), and see exactly what your gift does.
- How to Sponsor a Child Through School in Rural Kenya Securely: A Safe, Tax-Deductible GuideHow to sponsor a child through school in rural Kenya securely: what school actually costs, how to avoid sponsorship scams, how fees reach schools safely, and how to give tax-deductibly from the US.
- Sponsor a Family in Africa: How Family Sponsorship Works and What Your Monthly Gift ProvidesWant to sponsor a family in Africa? See how family sponsorship works through a 501(c)(3), what $50 a month provides, and how to fund food, school, water and income.
- Donate to Education in Africa: Build Schools, Fund Scholarships and Put Books in Every ClassroomHow to donate to education in Africa through a 501(c)(3): build classrooms, fund scholarships, supply textbooks and train teachers. See what each gift buys.
Questions about education in africa
How can I donate to education in Africa?
Choose an education cause and give online. You can give online in US dollars by card, M-Pesa or cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and 100+ coins), and you get an email receipt straight away.
Can I sponsor a student in Africa?
Yes. Scholarships cover secondary and university costs for students from poor families, with mentoring throughout.