2025 is here, and we could not be more excited to begin this new year with you! From all of us at Child Scholars, we wish you a happy and fruitful year ahead. May you experience joy, love and peace beyond measure in Jesus name!

As we all witness the close of 2024, our hearts are filled with sincere gratefulness for you; our cherished partners in this mission of hope and transformation. Due to your constant generosity and steady support, this year has been awesomely phenomenal!

This month, we present to you a story of uncommon strength , community impact, and the resolute dedication of healthcare professionals. Our spotlight is on Nidus and Aquilae Hospital, a beneficiary of Child Scholars’ support, where the echoes of compassion and commitment resonate deeply despite limited resources.

We welcome you to a special edition of the Child Scholars newsletter, where we honor the incredible individuals who stand at the very heart of education; our teachers. In commemoration of World Teachers’ Day, which took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, we celebrate their passion, dedication, and the lasting impact they have on the lives of children everywhere.

For the past eight years, I’ve had the privilege of sponsoring education for underserved children in Nigeria, Kenya, and the Philippines. During this time, I’ve witnessed firsthand how access to education can transform not only individual lives but entire communities. The experience has been both humbling and eye-opening, reinforcing the belief that education is one of the most powerful weapons we have to combat poverty and elevate the standard of living in developing countries.

October 11th marks International Day of the Girl Child, a global movement to amplify the voices and rights of girls everywhere. This day reminds us of the immense potential girls have to shape their futures and the world around them, but it also shines a light on the barriers they face in accessing education, resources, and opportunities—particularly in underserved communities.

As promised, we are back with your monthly update, stoked to share the incredible strides Child Scholars is making thanks to your support. September marks a special time for students across the globe, but for us, it is the beginning of a new academic year filled with fresh starts and boundless opportunities.

We are utterly thrilled to welcome you to our monthly newsletter—your exclusive pass to the heart of our mission, vision, and all the incredible work we are doing together. But before we dive into the juicy details, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt THANK YOU. There are no Child Scholars without YOU.

September marked the end of summer break and return to school. We are excited to welcome back 53 children and five teachers to Veritas Academy, Ikorodu Nigeria!

Nigerian Cooking Class This July the Okenyes taught a Nigerian cooking class as a fundraiser. We auctioned the class as a donation item at Geneva Academy, a Christian School in Roseburg, Oregon.