In 2005, Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 43 million of the world’s 115 million children out of school. The situation is particularly troubling for girls, with only one out of four girls in poverty attending school. Through scholarships, distribution of books, math programs and more, Aid for Africa members are making a difference. Click on the highlighted letters in the alphabet below to view members working on these issues.
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
Takes an innovative and integrated approach to eradicating poverty in Ethiopia through initiatives in several areas: microcredit, clean water, education, healthcare, irrigation and animal health.
CFC# 31756
Action Africa
Supports rural villages in Nigeria and Sierra Leone by surrounding children with care, learning, and training. Works with local communities to build free medical clinics for families and provide micro-loans for entrepreneurial women.
CFC# 55633
African Child Care Association
Supports and educates children in Africa with HIV/AIDS, meeting their special needs and bringing joy to them and their families. Provides prevention education to youth.
CFC# 23942
African Childrens Haven
Helps African orphans and children living in extreme poverty lead healthier, more productive lives. Priority programs emphasize the education, well-being, and safety of young girls.
CFC# 19142
African Conservancy
Works with partners in Africa to protect and rehabilitate wildlife areas, supports education to reverse trends in habitat destruction, and funds the Adopt-An-Animal program in Zambia.
CFC# 11879
African Solutions to African Problems
Supports community-based programs and women’s networks, to help them better deliver life-affirming care for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
CFC# 34002
African Studies Association
Largest organization in the world devoted to promoting information exchange about Africa. Publishes research, supports African studies, and provides information to the general public.
CFC# 11881
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
Supporting health needs of children, families, and communities in Gabon, West Africa, at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital through medical fellowships and in villages through model healthcare program.
CFC# 85593
Arlington Academy of Hope
Provides education and health care to children in rural Uganda. Runs a model school for 300 children and health clinics that serve thousands. Supports ten local elementary schools.
CFC# 11640
Ashesi University Foundation
Supports a liberal arts college in Ghana attended by students from throughout Africa with the goal of educating a new generation of ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa.
CFC# 55666

