A Trust Committed To Educating The African Child
Established in 2018, Jed Child Trust is a fast growing non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality education to children on the African continent.
Founded by individuals who have experienced firsthand the pains of struggling to get an education with limited finances and a failing society, we understand what inequality and being disadvantaged in education look like.
We have so far grown our operations in over five countries on the African continent, directly aiding 67,555 beneficiaries in 15 communities through our 7 online programmes. We have also partnered with various international bodies to make our dream of equal educational opportunities for the less privileged children in Africa a reality.
Programmes
Communities
Beneficiaries
Our focus
Education
As stated in our mission statement, our goal is to be at the fore front in the fight against inequality in child education. We want to give every child the financial and academic runway to achieve their dreams.Empowerment & Exposure
We empower children to leverage the resources at their disposal to build a life for themselves. We do this through programmes which are aimed at skill-building them with the skills and attitudes necessary for excellence.Equality
Children born into poor households should have the same access to the same opportunities that their wealthy counterparts have. Everybody deserves equal chances at success in life. We do this by providing them with resources such as school bags, books, pens and learning materials.Mental Health
As students and youths, navigating emotions can be a scary experience. We educate them and empower them to be resilient. Children's mental health is a priority and we aid by providing them with access to mental health support and workshops.Ongoing Campaigns
Jed Child Trust Foundation is committed to alleviating the poor living conditions of less privileged children in Africa
Migrant Farmers' Community School Outreach
The classrooms were dilapidated and in need of repair. Our team noticed that most of the children wrote on old and turned-over notebooks, some had no pens and the majority wore handmade slippers. But this didn’t deter them, they were eager to learn.
Ahiaba Community School Outreach
The Jed outreach team visited the Ahiaba Community School in Abia State, Nigeria. Based on the information obtained by our outreach team, Ahiaba Community School has 500 students, 37 teachers, and was established in 1936. Most children in this school are from low-income families, indigenous groups.
Ukpakiri Community School Outreach
Ukpakiri Community School in Abia State, Nigeria was established in the year 1948. It has 184 students and 22 teachers. When our outreach team visited this school, they were highly encouraged by the improvisation and self-help implemented by the school management to make them comfortable.
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Upcoming Events
Femme lex cohort
Location: Online and on-site
1st March - 31st May, yearly
Frequency: Annually
Mental health workshop
Location: Online and on-site
20th February - 31st March, yearly
Frequency: Annually
Essay competition
Location: Online and on-site
14th February - 31st May, yearly
Frequency: Annually
Volunteer
We need your help!
We rely on the help of well meaning individuals like you to help make education accessible to the less privileged. Become a Jed Child Trust volunteer and make a difference today!!
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Meet the team
Michael
Okafor