OUR MISSION
Our mission and goal is to enrich and educate growing minds in underprivileged communities in the United States and Africa.
Educational Infrastructure
We increase access to educational resources for underserved members of our homelands and local communities!
Health
Fundamentals
We work with local health professionals to make critical health information accessible to youths in our communities.
Technological Infrastructure
We provide the infrastructure needed to unlock the technological capabilities of our communities.
Women Empowerment
We work with communities and engage young women to invest in their untapped potentials and capabilities.
Educational Infrastructure
We increase access to educational resources for underserved members of our homelands and local communities!
Health
Fundamentals
We work with local health professionals to make critical health information accessible to youths in our communities.
Technological Infrastructure
We provide the infrastructure needed to unlock the technological capabilities of our communities.
Women Empowerment
We work with communities and engage young women to invest in the untapped potential and capabilities.
THE GAP WE HOPE TO CLOSE
Africa is one of the youngest continents in the world and has the fastest growing economy. What is amazing is that we have yet to unlock all the wonders that the continent holds. Research has revealed low literacy rates across the continent of Africa yet high graduation rates among Africans from universities and graduate programs in America, prompting the start of this organization. We believe there is a wealth of untapped possibility in Africa and that increasing access to education for Africa’s youths will empower them to unlock it. Our approach is to invest in technology infrastructure, health education, women empowerment, and education resources, but so much more needs to be done. We invite you to join us in this work of building a more prosperous future for our local and global communities!
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of Sub-Saharan Africans are illiterate in Health education.
Less than 50% of Africans have access to modern health facilities. This, coupled with the lack of health literacy, increases mortality rates in African countries. We believe that with more information on health provided at a young age, African communities will be able to make more informed decisions pertaining to their life-long health.
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Compared to 47% of Whites and 62% of Asian Americans, African Americans that took the ACT in 2019 demonstrated college readiness by meeting three or more of the benchmarks were only
Over the past five years, Black/African American students continue to fall behind when it comes to their readiness for college. Our annual college prep and mentorship program strives to shorten this gap in order to ensure that students don’t just meet benchmarks, but exceeding them!
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of young girls in Africa are out of school due to poverty, child marriage, and child labor.
Young girls are often encouraged or forced to stay home to do chores or marry at a young age so they won’t have any worries. The concerns of parents and families are of course valid: poverty, scarce resources, safety, etc. However, as a result, a lot of women do not complete their educational journey and, in turn, are often less equipped to contribute to their homes and communities. Dr. James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey said it best, “If you educate a man you educate an individual but if you educate a woman you educate a whole nation.”
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The ratio of students to books on average in Sub-Saharan Africa is
A lack of educational resources leads to low literacy in the population. By providing learning materials for students, we hope to improve the literacy rate.”
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of the youth in Africa are unemployed.
The educational systems in Africa often don’t prepare youths for jobs in a tech-based economy. This technology gap can have a profound effect on the future and development of the youth and the future of Africa’s nations.
LET’S MAKE A CHANGE
LET’S MAKE A CHANGE
At S.O.S.A., we have made an impact across the globe from the United States of America to the continent of Africa. We could not have accomplished this without the help of our donors and volunteers!
Become a Financial Donor or a College Mentor today and join the change-makers to help build a more prosperous future for our local and global communities!
DONATE NOW
BECOME A COLLEGE MENTOR
At S.O.S.A., we have made an impact across the globe from the United States of America to the continent of Africa. We could not have accomplished this without the help of our donors and volunteers!
Become a Financial Donor or a College Mentor today and join the change makers to help build a more prosperous future for our local and global communities!
DONATE NOW
BECOME A COLLEGE MENTOR
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Testimonials
“We are much grateful to S.O.S.A for remembering the school by supplying us with good and quality books. The library was in a very dull condition which never attracted students that much.Since the introduction of books by S.O.S.A, to the library, I have had much interest in visiting the library not only to see the books but to borrow them to read more interesting storybooks, learn more of history and its importance.”
– Charlotte Gyamfi
Student at SDA Senior High School Patriensa