African Orphan Educational Foundation just celebrated its first anniversary…and, we could not have done it without you!

In our first year of operation, we spent time in Kenya and Uganda, launched our educational sponsorship programs in both countries, secured full annual educational sponsorships for 25 at-risk children, reached a tentative agreement with a U.S. mission partner for expansion into Burundi, and established a special bond with Ratolo Studios in Kenya who graced us with their amazing photography and videography. (You'll see their work on our website and in coming videos.)

In addition, we unveiled our Young Friends of AOEF program and Youth Advisory Council that enable us to engage in cross-cultural exchanges with young minds and talent on both continents.

While work continues on other developments, not a minute goes by that we don’t realize who’s driving this train – our beloved sponsors, donors and supporters, board members and volunteers; U.S. mission and aid partners with teams on the ground in Africa, and our community of highly invested and engaged partners, providers and suppliers.

If you're unable to support us with financial resources, please help us by subscribing to our Breakfast On The Nile newsletter or Contact Us and request our “Ways To Help” checklist detailing ways individuals and local businesses can extend a hand, lighten our load, or help move mountains alongside us!

Every effort expended on AOEF’s behalf helps support the educational and personal development needs of orphans and impoverished children in Africa at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels.
According to projections, 51% of youth will be out of school by 2030.
Global Partnership for Education, UNESCO Institute for Statistics Global Education Monitoring Report July 2019
Tell Them You Know Somebody

When it comes right down to it, most people feel intimidated by the prospect of tackling an issue that affects 97 million children in Africa.

We get it! It's a big number! Sadly, most children don't go to school because they can't afford it. Which makes it painfully clear that 'somebody needs to do something'!

We vowed to become that 'somebody' as did our team members on the ground in Africa.

If you've always wanted to help children in Africa, but never found the right time or circumstances, you can become that special 'somebody' with us. It's rewarding! Your gifts of service and support will make your heart swell with gratitude, and you'll be a happier you.

When people ask you why you're smiling, just tell them you know 'somebody'...and you are 'somebody', too.
In coming issues, we'll feature stories of the children, updates from the field, quotes from volunteers and donors, recipes for African cooking, language lessons and other cultural nuggets.

While we focus on advancing the educational and personal development needs of orphans and less advantaged children in Africa, we also seek to nurture cultural appreciation and harmony between nations.
African Orphan Educational Foundation supports the educational and personal development needs of orphans and impoverished youth in Africa at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels.