Why support girl’s education in Africa?

According to UNESCO – “Across the continent, 9 million girls between the ages of about 6 and 11 will never go to school at all, compared to 6 million boys, according to UIS data. Their disadvantage starts early: 23% of girls are out of primary school compared to 19% of boys. By the time they become adolescents, the exclusion rate for girls is 36% compared to 32% for boys.” 

Girls education is a priority, and we at AGHF want to positively impact the lives of girls and young women eager to get an education and empower themselves and their communities.

How old are the girls you support?

The school provides a girl’s education from 6 years old to 18 years old.

What do you mean by a Christian education? Why is this your vision?

As a Christian organization, we are led by the Spirit and the Word of God which admonishes us to love and care for our neighbors. As citizens in a global society, our definition of ‘neighbor’ has become more diverse. Our founder Grace, seeing a need in a community she came from, shared her vision and as AGHF we believe we all have a part to play in supporting our sisters in Christ in theCongo.

Matthew 25: 35 – 40 (NIV) “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

We believe in a Christian education because faith in Jesus Christ is a gift we desire to share with our neighbors.

When is the school year?

School starts in September and ends in July every year. Our goal is to partner and invest in these girls so they can continue their education uninterrupted over the next several years.

How will I be able to track where my donation has gone?

We have automated payments via our AGHF platform, which enables us to see where the money sent to us has come from, and also account and provide a receipt of each donation as a 501(c)(3). Money sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo will go directly to the school’s account.

Can you break down the tuition cost?

Education is not free in Africa. For one girl to attend school, it costs $948. First, all children must have a uniform and the appropriate supplies (notebooks, pencils, etc.). Second, each school requires a tuition fee to pay for the teachers and facilities. Only $948 supports one girl for a single year of education.