our schools
San Jose School, Antigua, Guatemala
San Jose School offers an education to Guatemalan children who might not otherwise get one. The dedicated staff worked 5 years without a salary! Scholarships make it possible for many children to go to the school. Attendance is often dependent on providing eco filters to avoid illness from contaminated drinking water.
Jofi School, Gambia, West Africa
Founded by Joseph and Fiona Kajue in October 2009, Jofi School offers schooling for children from poor backgrounds. The school strives to give children the best opportunities possible. Through education, children from the Jofi School will have equal opportunities, the ability to take on top jobs, and become self-sufficient.
The History of the San jose school, Antigua, guatemala
The school started in 1999 When Alvaro got permission to run a school for orphans out of the Janitor's closet after the regular school was dismissed from 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Students who can afford it attend private schools.
If you don’t start school at age 5, you generally
do not get an education at all.
Typical 2nd grade class. All ages. Students start at their skill level. The tall girl is pregnant.
Carlos Manuel used his catering business(evening job) to provide a school lunch for 8 cents (U.S.) a kid.
Students show their appreciation by staying after school to clean.
My first visit was 2006, teachers shake hands with all 200 students as they arrive, and are dismissed.
jofi school, gambia, west africa
Jofi school is run by a married couple - Joe and Fiona. Thus the name - Jofi.
Class time for the students at the Jofi school in Gambia.
The library at Jofi School.
Your donations do more than help children learn they also go towards basic needs such as shoes.
Healthy children making learning easier. Your donations help provide health care for the children.
Joe and Fiona working with a student.