Together We Can!

For most children in sub-Saharan Africa, education remains a distant dream. Education is not free in this region, and school fees often exceed the annual income for many families. School buildings, classroom materials, and skilled teachers are in short supply. Because these essentials are lacking in Tanzania, for example, only 6 percent of the children have the opportunity to advance beyond elementary school. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, over 12 million children have been orphaned by AIDS. Despite these enormous challenges, Friends of Africa Education is making a difference — especially in two distinct communities..