It’s incredible how one school can transform an entire community…

At The Okoji Innocent Fund, we’ve seen firsthand the need for programmes like ours in developing countries. According to UNESCO, it is estimated that 244 million children and youth between the ages of 6 and 18 worldwide were out of school in 2021. 118.5 million were girls and 125.5 million were boys.

There are many causes for these statistics, the vast majority tied into one key problem – inequality. In places where food and water are scarce, sanitation is limited and learning environments are few and far between, the need for education is replaced with survival.

Through our important work in places like this, what we’ve discovered is clear: one school can transform an entire community. The educational spaces we build become hubs for anyone who lives locally, a safe space where people can find help, support and security. Many of the children who attend our state-of-the-art schools have never experienced such consistency, and are without a family or wider community.

When children feel safe, their survival feels more certain.

When children can learn, a brighter future becomes possible.

Donate now to help us continue transforming communities for the better.

School is where children discover that anything is possible.

The building of schools as part of our global development programme is essential for driving growth in all walks of life. According to World Bank, education promotes employment, earnings, health and poverty reduction on an individual level. For societies, it drives long-term economic growth, spurs innovation and fosters social cohesion. One look at the numbers proves this – there is a 9% increase in hourly earnings worldwide for every extra year of schooling provided.

At The Okoji Innocent Fund, all of this matters deeply to us. But the thing that really drives our mission forward is the joy that education brings to every child that attends our global schools. Happiness is the heartbeat of these institutions, demonstrated by the smiles that light up the classrooms.

Every child deserves an education, one that is fulfilling, exciting and supportive. Our programmes at The Okoji Innocent Fund deliver just that, powered by sustainable infrastructure, secure educational spaces and teachers who care about what they do.

Donate now to help us continue to bring joy to children across the globe.