Schools for the Children of the World

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Schools for the Children of the World

In 1996, Dr. William DeJong (www.DeJONGinc.com), traveled to a Honduran village on a service trip.

Schools for the Children of the World is committed to providing educational opportunities in underdeveloped countries through the planning, design and construction oversight of quality school facilities. Surprised by the dilapidated condition of the rural school buildings, Bill made the decision to form a team that would return to Honduras and assess school facilities. This team became SCW – a gro

up of architects, planners, engineers, educators, and other professionals who live all over the United States and come together in order to help communities in under-developed countries design and construct schools for their children. SCW became a Non-profit, 501(c)3 organization in the United States in 2002, founded by William DeJong (DeJONG Inc.) and Charles Newman, CEO of Newman Architecture (www.NewmanArchitecture.com). To this day, both Bill and Chuck work and travel extensively in support of SCW. In 2005, SCW Canada (SCW.CA) was officially established as a registered charitable organization under the leadership of Doug Allen, Ron McKnight, and Annette MacDonald. SCW.CA supports projects in Honduras while also exploring ways in which it could lead distinctly Canadian projects.

09/04/2025

📸 From the ground up—this is what transformation looks like.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the hard work of local communities, this school now stands as a beacon of hope, learning, and opportunity.

Playgrounds are ready. Classrooms are waiting. Futures are being built.

This is what your support makes possible.

09/01/2025

🛠️ Every SCW school is built by the hands of the community it serves.

By sourcing 100% of labor and materials locally, we’re not just building classrooms—we’re creating jobs, supporting families, and strengthening local economies.

Empowerment starts from the ground up.

08/28/2025

Every mark on the board is a step toward a bigger future. ✍️📚

When students have the tools, space, and support to learn, they don’t just write answers—they write their own story.

Thank you for helping us provide classrooms where curiosity thrives.

08/25/2025

🌍 From painting playgrounds to laying foundations, SCW volunteers are the hands and hearts behind every project.

Their skills, compassion, and commitment are what turn blueprints into learning spaces and hope into action.

Thank you to every volunteer who shows up and shows love—across the globe.

08/21/2025

At SCW’s CIPIE centers, inclusion isn’t just a concept—it’s a daily commitment. 💙⁠
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Children with special needs are finally finding the support, structure, and love they deserve.⁠

And for parents? It’s the joy of watching their child walk into school with confidence and a smile.⁠
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This is what true access looks like.⁠
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08/18/2025

Some kids ride buses to school.

Others walk for miles—through forests, across rivers, and up mountains—because education is worth it.

At SCW, we’re working to bring schools closer and make the path to learning a little easier, safer, and brighter for every child. 🥾📚

08/14/2025

📚 Education doesn’t just teach—it transforms.

Every additional year of schooling can increase a person’s earnings by up to 10% globally. It’s one of the most powerful tools we have to fight poverty, improve health, and create a more equal world.

When we invest in education, we invest in everything.

08/11/2025

Big dreams start with safe places to play and learn. 🌟

Thanks to your support, kids like this are growing up with more than just school buildings—they're growing up with hope, creativity, and the freedom to be kids.

Every smile is proof that your impact is real.

08/07/2025

🌍 Change starts with one choice—and yours could impact a lifetime.

When you donate to SCW, you're not just giving.
You're building classrooms, unlocking dreams, and opening doors for students around the world.

Donate today. Be part of the change. 💙

08/04/2025

💵 Just $25 can put a chair under a student or lay the foundation for an entire school.

Your small gift creates real, lasting impact—from learning materials to bricks that build opportunity.

Every dollar counts when it’s invested in a child’s future.

Ready to make a difference?

07/31/2025

✂️ Every ribbon cut marks the start of something extraordinary.

SCW school dedications are more than ceremonies—they’re the culmination of months of collaboration and the kickoff to years of opportunity.

Thank you to the communities, volunteers, and donors who make these joyful milestones possible.

07/28/2025

🛠️ Built by many hands. Sustained by local pride.

Every SCW school is a collaboration—designed, built, and celebrated by the communities it serves.

From the first brick to the final ribbon-cutting, we believe in shared ownership and lasting impact.

Because schools thrive when communities lead.

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Columbus, OH

Telephone

+16142642703

Website

http://www.schoolsforchildren.org/

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