Education is universally recognized as one of the most important elements of society. But finding the means and money to build a functioning education system can be a real challenge. In Kenya, Education Bridge Africa is playing its part in addressing the education issues that the East African nation is facing and, in doing so, is helping to provide...

Like many African nations, Uganda is slowly emerging from the shadow of conflict to build a stronger, freer and more stable society. Charitable organizations – both international and local – are playing a major role. Uganda-based charity AVEC International is amongst them. AVEC International (or Assistance Vulnerability Elderly and Children ...

There are 600 million adolescent girls in the developing world. These girls are often denied formal education due to various political, economic and social factors. Without an education these girls and women are more vulnerable. In recent months violence against girls and women has been increasing around the world. In India there have been many ...

This week's blog post is dedicated to featured charity Bright Start. Bright Start was founded on the principle that assisting children by paying school fees is not enough to help them be successful. The charity seeks to enhance the educational opportunities of children from low-income, disadvantaged backgrounds in the Western Cape region of South A...