How We Are Different

The Whole Person – The basis of our program is that in order to maximize the education potential of the child we must treat each of them as a “whole person”. We provide an environment that gives them security, warm and nutritious meals each day, medical treatment and an opportunity to develop their spiritual life. These are all cornerstones upon which their formal education can be built. Their chance for success in school and beyond is significantly better with this foundation.

Family

Family Environment– One thing missing from the lives of orphans is a family unit and the love that comes with it. With the “Africa Orphan Program” the child lives in a “family” environment including other children and an adult. It gives them the stability and love they need, along with the other cornerstones, to fully develop as a young person ready to take on the challenges of school and society and the joy and feeling of satisfaction they bring.

Primary School through University – One of the most unique applications that makes us different is that we stay with the child and support them from primary school all the way through trade school or university. That is important because most programs of this nature deal with only one segment and that segment is usually primary school. That education is good but without a secondary school diploma and, possibly, even a trade school or university education, the opportunity for employment in third world countries is very small.

In-Country Coordinator and Network – Due to our length of time providing an education to orphans in Africa we have developed strong in-country coordinators and a network of individuals and organizations both providing a service to the needy or in need of service. This allows us to take advantage of opportunities to share our experience and to help further the education of orphans and other poor children in Africa, whether it be helping to build a school, providing tuition assistance or just helping with books, supplies or uniforms.

Very Low Administrative Expenses – 95.3% of all donations go directly to the support and education of the children. This is among the highest percentage of any organization doing the type of work that we do. Donors can feel confident that their monies are directly making an impact on these children, the “poorest of the poor”.