World Education is dedicated to improving the lives of the
poor through education, and economic and social development programs.
World Education is well known for its work
around the globe in environmental education,
community development, maternal and child
health, school governance, integrated literacy,
small enterprise development, HIV and AIDS
education and prevention and care, and refugee
training. World Education also works to strengthen
literacy and adult basic education programs
in the United States. Projects are designed
to contribute to individual growth, as well
as to community and national development.
Batonga Girl's Education Program
Mentors in Benin will be traveling on two wheels!
The US Ambassador in Benin, Gayleatha B. Brown (far right), has provided bicycles for the mentors of the Batonga Girls' Education Program in Benin. [Read more...]
United States: Learning Lessons Later
in Life
Edell Howard is not a typical college
student. Aged 38 and a father of five,
Edell has had a lifetime of experience
that traditional college kids would hardly
be able to fathom.
Growing up in Boston, Edell lived with
his parents and three older siblings. "I
was spoiled, my mama's baby. I was used
to getting lots of attention." Edell
wanted to belong, to be accepted, but
in school, he acted out. "I wanted
to be cool so I did crazy stuff; I would
never turn down a dare. I didn't pay
much attention to my studies." [Read more...]
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