Blogs

The Differences We Can Make in Poverty
Disease & Disaster, Children in Africa Nov 01, 2017
As citizens of our respective countries, most of us lead a prosperous life. We have houses, air-conditioning, and access to fresh water. Most of us are accustomed to a life of pleasure and comfort.     Many do not know the true… Read More
Interview with Ajomuzu Collette Bekaku – Founder and Executive Director of CAPEC
Technology & Education, Children in Africa Aug 25, 2017
Cameroon Association for the Protection and Education of the Child (CAPEC) is one of Develop Africa's Partner in Cameroon.  Below is an interview with Ajomuzu Collette Bekaku – Founder and Executive Director of CAPEC   Scott Douglas… Read More
The Road to Recovery: Challenges of Reintegrating Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Northern Nigeria
Economic Topics & Microfinance Jun 20, 2017
The World’s seventh largest country by population, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with well over 180 million people comprising several distinct ethnic groups, each with their own traditions and unique cultures. Prominent groups… Read More
Balloon Ventures: Using Microfinance Loans Responsively to Fight Poverty
Economic Topics & Microfinance May 28, 2017
As part of my gap year, I decided to do something different than a typical student. I wanted to do something that would make a real-life difference in people's lives, and Balloon Ventures was able to provide me with a chance to do that. Balloon… Read More
Child Trafficking in Africa
Children in Africa Apr 09, 2017
For decades, countries in Africa have been marked with the issue of child trafficking. In the past few years, this problem has been increasing. In a 2014 Global Report by the UN, child trafficking has increased by 5 percent from 2007-2010 [1].… Read More
Hope for a Malaria-Free Africa
Disease & Disaster Apr 03, 2017
Although completely preventable, malaria is endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the consequences of its persistence are staggering. World Health Organization (WHO) reported 429,000 malaria deaths in 2015, 90% of which occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa.… Read More
Mosquito Nets Save Lives
Disease & Disaster Mar 22, 2017
Sub-Saharan Africa has faced health related challenges for many years, including Ebola, which gained worldwide attention a few years ago when it spread beyond the continent of Africa and threatened lives abroad. Thankfully, the 2014-2015 Ebola… Read More
Access to Safe Water is a Luxury
Disease & Disaster Mar 12, 2017
Many of us take our access to running water for granted. In the U.S., the average family of four uses about 400 gallons of water per day and the toilet is responsible for about 27% of that.[1] We often forget that access to safe water is a luxury to… Read More
Child Labor in Africa
Children in Africa Jan 23, 2017
Throughout Africa and much of the world, ‘child’ is defined as a person who has not reached adulthood. Most would agree that all children deserve to grow up as kids and enjoy their youth before being burdened with responsibility that comes with… Read More
What are the Chances of Survival for an African Child?
Disease & Disaster, Children in Africa Dec 20, 2016
An African child dies every 35 seconds from pneumonia [1,2]. Every minute one child dies from malaria [3], one child dies from measles [4], and six children die from pneumonia or diarrhea [2]. As of 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read More

Make a Difference Today: Donate to the Year of the Pencil Campaign

On November 20th, this movement placed over 100,000 pencils into the hands 

of children across Sierra Leone in 20 schools.

Each pencil tells a story — of hope, opportunity, and possibility. 

Education is more than lessons — it’s liberation.

Every $25 helps children write their dreams. 

👉 Help provide pencils by donating today!