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Countdown... 3-2-1 - cross over!  In just a couple days we will be in 2013. Or we are already if you are reading this in the new year.  Happy new year to you, your family and your loved ones!

2012 has been an amazing year of progress with highlights such as the launching of the Girls Leadership and Mentorship program, significant progress with the building construction of the DA Empowerment and Training Institute.  Our child sponsorship program expanded significantly and we provided thousands of school supplies to children.  Together we created a brighter and happier day for thousands.

Thanks so much for your support and our best wishes for an abundant 2013!
 
Please watch a video that provides a overview of some of our 2012 activities.  Then make your best year-end donation today!

What difference does education in the life of a girl in Africa? The difference is night and day, success and almost certain failure.  A whole lot!  Based on our research and experiences, here are a few points of note:

1.  Girls that are not educated have a higher level of prostitution, a higher rate of child labor, get married earlier and are more liable to becoming drug addicts.
2.  Girls that are literate / educated are more likely to use their stimulated minds to become entrepreneurs. 
3.  Educated girls are more likely to send their children to school and raise healthier families.

Here are a few important notes about Education:

a)  Education aids countries in harnessing their natural resources - effectively changing their Gross Domestic Product (a general measure of productivity and growth).
b)  Education plays a vital role in the creation of enterprises that provides jobs for people.
c)  Education provides a springboard to employing and using technology to improve the lives of people.
d) The lack of primary education is one of the main obstacles to eradicating poverty and hunger in Africa.  This is a vital foundation and without this many lives end up destitute and frustrated - due to a lack of opportunities.
e) Education opens the doorway to information, transformation, reformation, innovation and actualization of dreams. Read More...
 
Christiana (pictured) is a star student in Freetown with tremendous potential.  I had the opportunity to meet her during my last trip and I came away thinking - "Here is a brilliant, talented young lady with tremendous potential - who will make an amazing difference as a leader."