Annual School Drive!
School Drive: Aug 1st – Sept 30th
Enrollment: October – November
Donor Matching: Dec – February
Match announcement: March!
Welcome to Girl Power Africa’s Education Program!
Our mission is to empower Liberia’s next generation of leaders through education. We sponsor students from single-parent households or those who have been orphaned, neglected, or abandoned—children who might otherwise never get the chance to attend school.
For just $110, you can sponsor a child for an entire school year. Your tax-deductible donation covers tuition, uniforms, shoes, school supplies, backpacks, de-wormer, and anti-malaria medicine—essentials that are often out of reach for many families in Liberia.
100% of your donation goes directly to providing these resources, transforming lives and breaking the cycle of poverty. Together, we can create brighter futures and inspire hope.
Join us in this life-changing mission. Sponsor a child today and help unlock their potential.
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen, one donation can change the world.”
–Malala Yousafzai (Nobel Peace Prize for Female Education – at age 17)
The Process
During our School Drive, we aim to ensure all 585 of our students are enrolled in school each year, while also sponsoring as many children as possible from our waitlist. Your early donation is crucial in helping us achieve this goal.
We focus on re-sponsoring our current students because consistent access to education is life-changing. By sponsoring a child, you not only provide them with the gift of learning but also experience the joy of making a lasting difference.
Key Dates:
- School Drive Fundraiser: August 1st – September 30th
- Travel to Liberia for Enrollment: October – November
- Donor Matching & Updates: December – February
- Matches Announced: March
What Happens Next:
Once all students are re-sponsored through the School Drive, our founder, Bulleh, and her dedicated team in Liberia handle every step to ensure the students are ready for the school year. This includes:
- Buying school materials.
- Traveling to villages for registration.
- Paying tuition fees.
- Conducting annual check-ins on their progress.
Bulleh shares updates throughout the process, from shopping for supplies to traveling to remote villages and enrolling students. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates and behind-the-scenes moments.
Sponsor Matching Process:
After the team returns to the U.S. in late fall, we begin matching sponsors with students. This involves uploading photos, stories, and student details to our website. You’ll receive an email in March announcing that the matching process is complete. At that time, you can visit our website to see your match, view their photos, and read about their journey and progress by searching your name in the search box.
We understand that this matching process can take some time, but we want to assure you that it is worth the wait. We are a small team working hard to ensure that each student is matched with their sponsor, and we kindly ask for your patience as we work through the process.
Thank you for your support in helping us provide education opportunities to children in need.
Our Goal
At Girl Power Africa, our goal is to ensure that every child in Liberia has access to education, regardless of their circumstances. We strive to eliminate barriers that prevent children from continuing their studies, providing the resources and support they need to succeed.
By sponsoring a child’s education, you provide opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future. Our founder, Bulleh Bablitch Norkeh, and a team of volunteers in Liberia and Wisconsin work tirelessly to make this vision a reality. Sponsors often build lasting connections with their students, witnessing the life-changing impact of their support.
Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
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The Facts
- The literacy rate among children in Liberia is alarmingly low, with approximately 75% of children aged 15 and above being illiterate, meaning they lack the fundamental skills of reading and writing.
- Child labor: Liberian children as young as five are involved in various forms of work, including street vending, agriculture, and domestic work. This unfortunate reality robs them of educational opportunities, exposes them to exploitation and dangers, and perpetuates a cycle of poverty.
- According to the United Nations Development Programme, women in Liberia who have received formal education possess enhanced decision-making power in various areas, including household finances, healthcare, children’s education, family planning, and community engagement. It also opens doors to economic opportunities, leadership roles, and societal development.
- Research from UNICEF shows that when mothers receive an education, they are more inclined to enroll their children, especially their daughters, in school, leading to a beneficial impact that extends across generations.
“Despite the challenges, children in Liberia are resilient, creative, and possess great potential to contribute to the future development of their country.”
– Dr. Frederick Norkeh (Co-Founder of GPA)