How to Help an African School Child

Educated children are Africa's best hope for a bright future. In order to be successful, African school children need your support. You can help African school children through charitable organizations by donating books, school supplies and money.

Donate Books

African schools need books. You can donate appropriate children's books you no longer use or purchase used books to donate. Involve your community and collect used books from your neighbors, the public school district, the public library and charitable organizations such as the Salvation Army. The charitable organization Books for Africa recommends donating textbooks, a significant help to both teachers and students.

Donate School Supplies

School materials are in limited supply in Africa. Donate office supplies that you no longer use, such as pens and notebooks. You can get your workplace involved in helping African school children by seeking donations of office back stock. The charitable organization Develop Africa recommends donating solar lights to help school children study safely at night.

Contribute Money

Money helps schools construct facilities and purchase technology to provide African children with a 21st century education. The charitable organization African Children's Education Trust recommends donating money earmarked for building projects and for scholarships to help African school children complete their education.

References

• Books for Africa
• Develop Africa: Donate or Collect School Supplies
• African Children's Education Trust

Resources

• United Nations Children's Fund