This is my favorite time of the year to reflect back on how far we’ve come since our beginning.
In 2005 I landed in Africa following a calling to make a difference in the lives of orphaned children. Like any meaningful journey, there were lessons learned. What began as a solo effort has blossomed into a flourishing global community. Our journey started with 22 young children at an orphanage eighteen years ago in the Kilimanjaro area. We promised to give them the best education possible.
Today, most of those children have either graduated from college or approaching graduation!
We also expanded and evolved as an organization:
700+ scholarships awarded for college or our BE Program
35+ global institutions attended, from local universities to world-class campuses.
19 countries of origin represented by our vibrant student community.
Behind every single one of those numbers is a human being eager to work hard for a better life. It’s a student studying late for an exam, preparing for a life-changing job interview, or becoming the first in their family to ever finish school!
Thanks to you, they’re building independent futures and even giving back to their communities! To see the full scope of what you made possible this year, please take a look at our latest report. Our annual report highlights our impact in education and career readiness, sharing key achievements, program updates, and the stories of the students and communities we support. It also showcases our progress toward our mission, the partnerships and supporters that make our work possible, and our vision for creating lasting change.
Thank you for your support along the way! With deep appreciation,
