Impact Story: Hopeful Gift School*, Kenya
In 2012, Mr. and Mrs. Masiga established the Hopeful Gift School* in Kayole Soweto, Kenya, named after their children, Gift and Hope. The school currently educates 250 learners and employs 15 teaching staff. Initially, it started as a tuition center to assist children unable to attend school due to financial constraints and crowded public schools. The region faces challenges like single-parent households, high unemployment, and poverty. The school's inception was funded by the Masigas' personal…
Read MoreImpact Story: Little Stars Primary School, Rwanda*
Little Stars Primary School* was established in 2012 by Muhire Modeste, the school proprietor. The school made tremendous efforts in increasing enrolment through different tactics; door-to-door marketing, encouraging parent engagement and lending financial support through school-fee structures to parents. The comparison between initial enrolment rates, versus the current total, is an example of Mr. Muhire’s leadership and determination – the school started with 3 teachers and 48 learners. Presently,…
Read MoreImpact Story: Brightburn School, Kenya
Ms. Florence Oyoo, school leader, established the Brightburn School in Kabiria, Kenya, in 2009. She began with two teachers, who taught four siblings. However, the school's growth was beyond expectations. By the end of the first term, the enrollment had risen to 40, and by the end of the first year, there were 80 enrolled learners from nursery to class 3. Before starting the school, Ms. Oyoo had a strong reputation as a teacher with excellent relationships with parents in the community. She secured…
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New research reveals US$4.4 billion market demand for education finance in India
Opportunity EduFinance recently completed its largest market research study to date in India, with 360 affordable non-state schools and 754 parents being interviewed across five states over February-May 2023. The study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of both the willingness and ability to borrow amongst schools and parents. The results will be used to further build the business case for financing affordable education in India, and support local financial institutions to develop and grow sustainable…
Read MoreImpact Story: Ampontuah Best Link Academy, Ghana
In 2010, Mr. Owusu Obed established Ampontuah Best Link Academy in Asuofua Asamang, Ghana. Initially, the school operated in a single large room, where Mr. Obed himself taught multiple classes. Over the years, he gradually expanded the school, and now employs 4 teachers, with 59 enrolled learners. To finance the school's development, Mr. Obed obtained loans from OISL Bank. He used the first loan to pay staff salaries and set up additional classrooms. Subsequently, a second loan allowed the purchase…
Read MoreImpact Story: Universal International School, Ghana
The Universal International School in Offinso, Ghana is the product of the determination of Mary Adutwumwaa, the school leader. She started the school with her own financial resources and a bare minimum of 3 teachers in 2011. Enrollment started with 44 learners which saw massive growth through the years; by 2016, the school had 400 enrolled learners. The number of staff has also grown to 10 teachers. Ms. Adutwumaa utilized strategic methods such as acquiring school improvement loans, door-to-door…
Read MoreImpact Story: Real Goodness Nursery and Primary School, Nigeriadu
In 2015, Real Goodness Nursery and Primary School was only a four-classroom school with a simple zinc roof and no toilet. School owner Ms. Ojeleye Taiwo Oluwabusayo recalls first opening her school’s doors to 30 new learners, where she and one additional teacher covered all four classes and managed ‘waste disposal.’ Learners were asked to pay the equivalent of US$0.25/day to attend.Today Ms. Oluwabusayo is proud to report she employs 9 local teachers, educating 102 students between primary…
Read MoreImpact Story: New Hope Adventist Parents Academy, Rwanda
New Hope Adventist Parents Academy in Bugesera, Rwanda was established in 2017 with 3 teachers and 41 students. The school was determined to increase learner enrolment, which resulted in door-to-door marketing, and supporting parents through introducing helpful school fee payment models. By focusing mainly on improving learning outcomes, their learner enrolment skyrocketed over a short timeframe. Today, the school has 372 learners enrolled and a large teaching staff.In its early days, New Hope Adventist…
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“We want to create a sense of belonging and involvement.” Education Specialists from Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda reflect on School Leadership Professional Development
As part of the EduQuality Program, a global team of Education Specialists deliver School Leadership Professional Development (SLPD). This offers senior school leaders the chance to take part in interactive sessions with a focus on instructional leadership and school management best practices.
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DRC School Leaders are improving school culture & inclusion to empower learners - Two success stories
The USAID CATALYZE EduFinance DRC program increases access to and quality of education for children in rural and urban areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The program partners with low-fee non-state school owners who are already working tirelessly to educate children in their community by supporting them with linkages to capital to invest in their schools, and delivering professional development training to run a quality, sustainable school. Through CATALYZE EduFinance DRC, school…
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