Education Foundation for African Children - EFFAC

Education Foundation for African Children - EFFAC EFFAC began in 2016 by Anthony Osei with distributing re-purposed laptops and bringing school supplies to communities in Togo.

Now a 501(c)(3), the foundation has built 3 classrooms, a computer lab, and provided tuition relief for 800 students. This organization was created by our Founder and President, Anthony Osei. Please read Anthony's story of how this became such a passion and a motivation to help others who grew up in similar situations. "Growing up in a very small village in Ghana and a little town in Togo, tossed

from one relative to another, many of whom I could not even describe the relationship that existed between myself and them. I am proud to have had the chance to meeting these individuals in my life. I acknowledge that I would never have been at the stage I am today if I had not received support from all these generous individuals and families. While poverty is still prominent, parents with low-incomes, children and children with disabilities to educational and technological opportunities that they would otherwise not be able to access. I have started helping my community in Africa since 2008, by collecting used computers and laptops from Concur and shipped them to Togo on my own expense. The purpose of this is to improve the educational environment for the children of underdeveloped nations, including but not limited to; young Togolese students who are eager to learn about computers, about the internet, about information systems, and who want to be able to improve their lives in whatever way possible by using information via the internet, but who have virtually no opportunity for any of this on their own. Some of these students have never seen or used a computer before. I am working hard to help provide these poor students opportunities to learn how to use a computer. My approach is comprehensive, from access to education to paving the way for success in the classroom and beyond. Every year three months before my trips to Africa, I buy school supplies, candies, cookies, and ship them before I arrive, then on my trips to Africa, I traveled to many villages to give away those materials to the poor students and schools in their communities and I hosted a meeting. This condition of the classrooms for the students and staff is not only in poor condition (see pictures below), but not inviting and/or welcoming. Students have no chairs to sit, no desk to lay their school materials on, the teachers have no desk to set their materials. It saddens our community that the future leaders of tomorrow have to get education in such poor circumstances. The purpose is for our students to go to school every day and get an education in a welcoming, positive, environment by all means necessary."

08/09/2022

It's Back to School Time! You can provide school supplies directly to our students at St. Boniface in Togo, Africa by shopping our Amazon Smile List. EFFAC will pay to ship your items to students. In a country where half the population lives below the poverty line of $1.25/day, your gift of school supplies and clothing can make a big difference in the life of a student. Shop our list!

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AmazonSmile Charity Lists is a meaningful way for you to shop and donate items directly to Education Foundation for African Children. Simply explore their Charity Lists, add items to your cart, and check out – it's that easy.

EFFAC has been busy during the pandemic! In spring 2020, a storm blew the roof off a three classroom building and ruined...
08/04/2022

EFFAC has been busy during the pandemic! In spring 2020, a storm blew the roof off a three classroom building and ruined the concrete floor. EFFAC funded and oversaw the repairs, allowing students to return to classes under shelter in fall 2021. EFFAC funds tuition for 800 students, provides technology and internet access, and uniforms and shoes for the neediest students. Join us in providing opportunities for students at EFFAC.org.

This is Gloria who wants to study Climate Change and become the world's greatest Meteorologist! She's 8 years old and lo...
09/08/2020

This is Gloria who wants to study Climate Change and become the world's greatest Meteorologist! She's 8 years old and lost her dad when she was 5. She is very smart and is at the top of her class. Message me about becoming her Partner and with $100 you can pay her tuition, uniform and shoes, school supplies, and family stipend so she can go to school. Message me to be on Gloria's team!

Meet Francois who is only 8 and lost his dad when he was 4. He likes to ride his bike and play Ludo which is a card game...
09/08/2020

Meet Francois who is only 8 and lost his dad when he was 4. He likes to ride his bike and play Ludo which is a card game. Francois wants to study mathematics. By becoming his Partner, you'll pay his tuition, uniform and supplies and help insure that he can stay in school. You'll get to email him and become a part of his story.

Meet Anicette! She wants to be a French Professor when she grows up and was selected by her teachers as a top performer....
09/08/2020

Meet Anicette! She wants to be a French Professor when she grows up and was selected by her teachers as a top performer. By becoming her partner and donating $100 for this school year, you will provide tuition, uniform and shoes, school supplies and a stipend for her family. Kids in rural Togo often don't go to school as they are needed to work on family farms. This is particularly true for girls. By enabling her to go to school, Anicette will be safer and have a chance to fulfill her potential! Read about her and comment or message if you can help!

This is Christophe! He is part of a big family and is very excited about the basketball court that will soon be done bei...
09/08/2020

This is Christophe! He is part of a big family and is very excited about the basketball court that will soon be done being built at his school. He wants to study Medicine and become a doctor. By becoming his partner and donating $100 for this school year, you will provide tuition, uniform and shoes, school supplies and a stipend for her family. Kids in rural Togo often don't go to school as they are needed to work on family farms. By enabling him to go to school, he'll have the chance to fulfill his potential! Read about him and comment or message if you can help!

Germaine is ready to go back to school! She is one of 4 girls in her family. Girls in rural west Africa are much safer i...
09/08/2020

Germaine is ready to go back to school! She is one of 4 girls in her family. Girls in rural west Africa are much safer in school and have pressure on them to work as they get older. Germaine is at the top of her class and wants to become a doctor. Become a partner for her and you can be a part of her story!

It's close to back to school time for our kids at our school in Kovie, Togo, too! Children in poor, agricultural areas o...
09/08/2020

It's close to back to school time for our kids at our school in Kovie, Togo, too! Children in poor, agricultural areas of Togo often don't get to go to school as it isn't free and reduces their time working family farms. But you can help! We've selected 5 top performers that with a little help, can help change their world and the world around them. For $100, you will fully fund a year's education and be their Partner. Message or comment if you can help or have questions. See additional posts for information on each child.

EFFAC is celebrating! Two years ago EFFAC funded and oversaw the building of a new school building. This older, wooden s...
09/01/2020

EFFAC is celebrating! Two years ago EFFAC funded and oversaw the building of a new school building. This older, wooden structure was replaced with this 3 classroom building, providing a safe environment for even more students.

In early March, a storm blew the roof off of a 3 classroom building, leaving children without adequate shelter for learn...
04/10/2020

In early March, a storm blew the roof off of a 3 classroom building, leaving children without adequate shelter for learning. We hope you'll join us as we repair the building, upgrade it with electricity, and put on a new roof. Visit us at effac.org to find out more about this and other initiatives.

Students at Ecole Primaire Catholique St. Boniface in Kovie, Togo are making the most of the three new classrooms built ...
03/08/2020

Students at Ecole Primaire Catholique St. Boniface in Kovie, Togo are making the most of the three new classrooms built by EFFAC in 2018.

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Our mission is to create safe educational spaces with quality resources to provide students in disadvantaged, rural areas of Africa with the knowledge they need to transform their lives and communities.

Investing in education infrastructure is an achievable step in breaking the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and food security. Through work with local leaders and knowledge of the community, we help deliver safe, primary education services to over 800 rural students with an emphasis on gender parity, allowing girls to achieve their full potential.