Let’s create a world where children and youth have the education and tools they need.

For many children and youth, the cycle of poverty continues when they don’t receive the education and job skills needed to grow their abilities and confidence.

In the DRC, an estimated 97% of children are unable to read and understand a simple text by age 10. When children can’t read, they lack confidence and access to fewer learning opportunities.

For thousands of young people in East Africa, limited access to education and low incomes push them into the workforce before they can finish school. This often forces them to focus on day-to-day survival instead of pursuing their hopes and dreams.

Equip children and youth with brighter futures today.

Together, World Vision’s reading programs in the DRC and the BLOOM program across East Africa are helping light the way to possibility.

In the DRC, World Vision’s reading programs help children strengthen their literacy skills so they can keep learning with confidence.

In Rwanda, Somalia and Tanzania, through the Building Leadership, Opportunities and Options for Marginalized Women and Girls (BLOOM) program, marginalized girls and young women aged 15–24 are equipped with skills that support economic empowerment and help them build brighter futures.

With your help children and youth can gain the education, skills and confidence they need to stay in school, prepare for work and pursue their dreams.

Your gift multiplies 6X in value thanks to contributions from the Canadian government and international partners.

Your gift will help empower children and youth.

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