Académie Bilingue Cornerstone Raising Money To Build Schools In Niger

Académie Bilingue Cornerstone is looking to raise money to expand its schools in Niger, particularly in villages where there are no schools.

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From the founder, Amina P. Alio, PhD:

It is said that a good education is the foundation for a positive future for all children.  Unfortunately, for many children in Niger this is not a reality.  Niger was designated the poorest country in 2015, with over 90% of the population lives below the poverty line.  Many families cannot afford school fees and supplies for their children.  The number of schools is insufficient and existing classrooms are overcrowded.  As a result, only 25% to 35% of the population in Niger can read and write, with women and girls having the lowest literacy rates.

Our mission is to move Niger forward – one school, one child at a time – through the establishment of schools that offer quality education, the powerful key that will unlock the doors to the future.

Friends of Niger does not endorse any particular religion, but we do strongly support education at all levels, and we encourage you to read up about ABC Schools and other organizations, and consider helping them help improve education in Niger.

President Issoufou of Niger Speaks at World Humanitarian Summit

UN WEB TVMahamadou Issoufou (Niger), World Humanitarian Summit (Istanbul, 2016), Member States and Stakeholders Announcements
The first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016, is a global call to action by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The Summit has three main goals: 1. To re-inspire and reinvigorate a commitment to humanity and to the universality of humanitarian principles. 2. To initiate a set of concrete actions and commitments aimed at enabling countries and communities to better prepare for and respond to crises, and be resilient to shocks. 3. To share best practices which can help save lives around the world, put affected people at the center of humanitarian action, and alleviate suffering.
Watch via UN WEB TV:

http://webtv.un.org/meetings-events/watch/mahamadou-issoufou-niger-world-humanitarian-summit-istanbul-2016-member-states-and-stakeholders-announcements/4907482981001