“Down in their hearts,” said American writer Elbert Hubbard, “wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.” You know that, as evidenced by the great amount of help you’ve extended to us and our partners over the years. Helping them rescue, educate, and improve the financial situations of thousands of children across the globe not only means more healthy, happy children growing up motivated to make social change, but also means a more empowered, happy, motivated you. 

When you know you’re part of making the world a better place, you can’t help but feel better! This year, we’re partnering with three more education nonprofits to give you more opportunity to make a difference for children and yourself.

These aren’t just any old schools; they each take unique and innovative approaches to education that will inspire and lift you. Learning a little more about what they do and where they work may even give you some ideas for educating the children in your life as well. Stay tuned over the coming weeks to learn more about each education nonprofit.

We’ve chosen 16 economically disadvantaged but promising students as TSIBA Young Living Scholars and invite you to get to know them and their dreams. Supporting one of them can be a way of telling them their life and effort matters, helping them to turn the tide of generational poverty and high unemployment in South Africa. 

With your help, we’ll support their efforts to retain quality teachers, curriculum designers, and counselors, and add a livestock pasture and ADA-compliant ramp to their farm.

Yuwa helps these girls lift themselves through education and team sports. The school’s intensely participatory model creates a culture of empowerment through college-preparatory academics, daily sports sessions, life-skills workshops, leadership development classes, and dignified employment. 

January 5, 2021