Education

Empowering minds through access to quality education and resources.

Building opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed.

Student with books and learning materials

What We Do

At Break the Chain of Poverty, our Education Program opens doors for students in underserved communities. We partner with families and local educators to deliver learning that is practical, dignified, and built for the realities students face each day.

  • Essential learning resources: from books and supplies to tools that support hands-on skills.
  • Support for teachers and local educators through training and collaboration.
  • Stronger schools and learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and hopeful.

We help students stay in school, grow in confidence, and pursue their dreams through education.

Our Focus Areas

Supporting literacy and reading clubs

Training passionate teachers and volunteers

Building and renovating higher quality schools

Empowering students for their futures, with attention to gender equity and marginalized youth

Students learning together in a classroom

Schools

7 schools
5,467 students

We support 7 American Academy of Excellence schools across Kinshasa, serving 5,467 students with access to quality education and resources.

See Our Schools