As part of our goal to support future generations, we are delighted to donate to Pencils of Promise. This nonprofit helps facilitate educational opportunities for disadvantaged children throughout the world.
Since starting with a $25 dollar deposit, Pencils of Promise has flourished into a global movement with thousands of passionate individuals. Their overall goal is to support a world where all children have access to quality education.
Donations (fuelled by our customers) help facilitate educational opportunities for disadvantaged children worldwide.
Tackling the education crisis one classroom at a time
Access to an adequate education is a fundamental right for every child. However, millions of children from countries of economic instability do not have access to a basic level of education. What’s more, teachers are also denied the training required to help children build the skills and knowledge they need to flourish.
The team at Pencils of Promise understands the importance of helping to facilitate educational opportunities for all children. Their initiatives focus on two key aspects: Building schools and teacher support. They build classrooms in Ghana, Laos, and Guatemala, providing children a safe place to learn and grow. They also provide training and coaching opportunities to support teachers in implementing up-to-date lessons and teaching strategies. Since its inception in 2008, Pencils of Promise has built over 500 schools, providing educational opportunities for over 200,000 children.
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Wash program
Another key Pencils of Promise initiative is to provide water, sanitation, and hygiene education. It’s estimated that 443 million school days are lost each year due to water and sanitation-related diseases (Pencils of Promise).To combat this, Pencils of Promise’s WASH program provides children with clean water, private bathrooms, and education about hygiene to foster their growth and development. So far, they have installed over 1,000 water sanitation systems, helping over 30,000 children. The WASH program has helped reduce diseases, reduce the burden placed on healthcare systems, and improve child nutrition.
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Through our goal to support future generations, HelloSells has donated to Pencils of Promise to provide children with the education they need to flourish. We want to thank Pencils of Promise for giving us the opportunity to share their story and work.